snaps up

Seizes without hesitation

To snap up is to acquire something quickly, eagerly, or before others can: Investors snapped up shares within minutes of the offering.

The phrase suggests seizing an opportunity—grabbing a bargain, accepting an offer, or claiming something in demand before it disappears.

Related
  • grabSeize abruptly
  • graspSeize or understand
  • snatchRapid forceful taking
  • seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
  • clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox

grabs hold · scoops up · quickly · exploit · obtain · purchase · pounce · jumps on · instantly · scoop · promptly · advantage · capitalize · eagerly · excitedly · claim · acquire · deal

Opposites
acquisition speed and eagerness

snaps uphesitates

Shows momentary indecision

deliberates · mulls over · dithers · procrastinates · dawdles

acquisition vs. relinquishment

snaps upgives away

Transfers ownership freely

relinquishes · surrenders · discards · parts with · dumps

engagement vs. disengagement with opportunities

snaps uppasses on

Transfers or refuses

passes up · lets slip · ignores · turns down · rejects

Family

snap, snaps, snapped, snapping, snapper, snappers, snappy, snapshot, snapshots

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G