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nab

UK
/næb/
US
/næb/

Translations

nabverb
nabbed
Past Simple
nabbed
Past Participle
nabbing
Gerund
UK
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US
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arrêterDans un contexte policier.
The police managed to nab the thief as he was trying to escape.
La police a réussi à arrêter le voleur alors qu’il essayait de s’échapper.
The police managed to nab the thief as he was trying to escape.
La police a réussi à attraper le voleur alors qu’il essayait de s’échapper.
Additional translations
chiperFamilier, pour un petit vol rapide.
piquerFamilier, pour « voler rapidement ».
Synonyms
grab
apprehend
snatch
take
seize
catch
nabnoun
nabs
pl
UK
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US
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arrestationSurtout dans un contexte policier.
The drug dealer's nab was the result of months of undercover work.
L’arrestation du dealer de drogue est le résultat de plusieurs mois de მუშაობة sous couverture.
Additional translations
capturePlus général : fait de saisir ou de capturer brusquement.
Synonyms
detention
arrest
capture
apprehension
seizure
catch
roundup

Definitions

nabverb
To catch or seize someone or something suddenly.
The police managed to nab the thief as he was trying to escape.
To take or grab something quickly or unexpectedly.
She managed to nab the last seat in the theater before it was sold out.
To steal something quickly or without permission (informal).
Someone nabbed my phone when I wasn't looking.
nabnoun
An act of catching or seizing someone or something.
The police made a quick nab of the suspect as he tried to flee the scene.
An arrest carried out by law enforcement.
The drug dealer's nab was the result of months of undercover work.
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