My father taught me to 'seize the day'. [=to do the things I want to do when I have the chance instead of waiting for a later time]
His movies 'seized' the public's imagination. [=the public became very interested in and enthusiastic about his movies]
She was suddenly 'seized' with the idea [=she suddenly had the idea] of owning her own restaurant.
(..) She has the king's ear and his trust. And the king has been speaking regularly with the High Sparrow about Queen Margaery and Ser Loras. The High Sparrow seized power knowing full well we'd bicker amongst ourselves instead of seizing it back. Here we are. Well done to us. (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Book of the Stranger Season: 6 Episode 4
(..) King Robert's spymaster? Yes, he's the one who convinced me to come find you. He was my travelling companion before Ser Jorah seized that role for himself. Jorah sent my secrets to Varys. For years the Spider oversaw the campaign to find and kill me. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Hardhome Season: 5 Episode 8
(..) You're gonna hit the shoal! Come on sir, we're gonna hit the shoal! What the hell are you doing, old sport? This was his opportunity, and he seized it. And I decided right then and there, to call myself Jay Gatsby. He sailed the yacht out of danger and into his future. (..)2013 The Great Gatsby