transitive. To lay an embargo upon (ships or goods); to sequestrate, confiscate; to arrest (persons).

transitive. To seize authoritatively for royal, military, or public use; to requisition. Cf. impress, v.2 b. Now rare except as merged with…

To take or seize by authority for royal or public service.

To seize, ‘requisition’ (ships or other means of transport, goods) for the service of the state.