apoderarse

seize

apoderarse
pronomial verb
also:
  • apoderarse de -> to seize (adueñarse de)
  • los sublevados se apoderaron del aeropuerto -> the rebels took control of o seized the airport
also:
  • apoderarse de -> to take hold of, to grip (dominar)
  • el miedo se apoderó de él -> he was overcome with o by fear

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