Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dragnet
noun
/ˈdraɡˌnɛt/
Definition
A systematic search or investigation to catch criminals or gather information.
Examples
- The police set up a dragnet to catch the escaped convict.
- After the robbery, there was a dragnet across the entire city.
Meaning
The term refers to a method used by law enforcement to sweep through an area to capture suspects or to discover evidence. It’s often employed in operations to apprehend multiple offenders at once.
Synonyms
- net
- trap
- search
- roundup
