Q: Does "seize" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages.

The terrorists seized the politicians.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: the same meaning

Q: Does "work" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

Work the raisins into the dough.

Do you want to work after the age of 60?

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A: different meanings

Q: Does "hit" have the same meaning in the following two sentences?

We hit Detroit at one in the morning but kept driving through the night.

The ball hit the fence.

OPTIONS:
- different meanings
- the same meaning

A:
different meanings