apreender
1. to arrest or capture someone, especially a criminal
The police apprehended the suspect near the train station.
A polícia apreendeu o suspeito perto da estação de trem.
2. to understand or perceive something
She quickly apprehended the meaning of his cryptic message.
Ela rapidamente compreendeu o significado de sua mensagem cifrada.
3. to feel anxiety or fear about something that might happen
He apprehended danger in the dark alley.
Ele pressentiu perigo no beco escuro.
NYC Slang
collar, nab, pinch (for arrest meaning)
Related Idioms & Phrases
apprehend at first glance
apprehend the gravity of a situation
apprehend with fear and trembling
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