Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-a-criminal
Phrase
/kæʧ ə ˈkrɪmɪnəl/
Definition
To apprehend someone who is committing a crime or has committed a crime.
Examples
- The police worked tirelessly to catch-a-criminal before he could escape the city.
- In the thrilling movie, the protagonist vowed to catch-a-criminal who stole priceless artifacts.
- It takes teamwork and a keen eye to catch-a-criminal in the act.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of identifying and detaining a person who engages in unlawful activities.
Synonyms
- Apprehend a suspect
- Arrest a criminal
- Detain an offender
- Capture a wrongdoer
