to arrest; to catch; to fasten; to pin
1. to arrest or apprehend someone
The police arrested the suspect.
A polícia prendeu o suspeito.
2. to catch or seize
He caught the ball in mid-air.
Ele prendeu a bola no ar.
3. to fasten, attach, or secure something
Pin your hair back with a clip.
Prenda seu cabelo com um clipe.
4. to imprison or keep in custody
They were imprisoned for three years.
Eles foram presos por três anos.
5. to captivate or hold someone's attention
The movie captivated the audience.
O filme prendeu a atenção do público.
NYC Slang
bust (arrest); catch; pin down
Related Idioms & Phrases
prender fogo (to set fire; to ignite)
prender a atenção (to capture attention)
ficar preso (to remain imprisoned)
prender-se em (to get caught up in)
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