seize up
phrasal verbseize up
(North American English also seize)
- if a machine seizes up, it no longer works because the parts are stuck and cannot move
（机器）卡住，停止运转 - The engine suddenly seized up.
发动机突然失灵了。
- The engine suddenly seized up.
- if a part of your body seizes up, you are unable to move it easily and it is often painful
（身体）发僵