Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apprehend a suspect
Phrase
/ˌæp.rɪˈhɛnd ə ˈsʌs.pɛkt/
Definition
To take a suspect into custody or to capture someone believed to be involved in a crime.
Examples
- The police were able to apprehend the suspect before he could escape.
- Authorities worked tirelessly to apprehend the suspect linked to the recent thefts.
Meaning
In law enforcement, to apprehend a suspect means to arrest or detain an individual who is suspected of committing a crime.
Synonyms
- Arrest a suspect
- Capture a suspect
- Detain a suspect
