apprehending

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

n the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) n the state of inactivity following an interruption v take into custody v hold back, as of a danger or an enemy

n a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident n the quantity that was caught n a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect n anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching) n a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion) n a restraint that checks the motion of something n a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window n a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth n the act of catching an object with the hands n the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) v discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly

n a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over n (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal n anything worn or placed about the neck n a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part n the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot n a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it n necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck n a figurative restraint n the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) v take into custody v seize by the neck or collar v furnish with a collar

a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals)