Definition of Apprehend

to catch a person for criminal reasons

Examples of Apprehend in a sentence

It took five police cruisers to apprehend the drunk driver.  🔊

Hopefully the law enforcement agents will apprehend the killer before he harms anyone else.  🔊

If the agents apprehend the drug king before he makes the deal, they will prevent a huge shipment of cocaine from hitting the streets.  🔊

Agencies all over the world are trying to apprehend the international jewel thief.  🔊

Because of his advanced age, the police officer could not run fast enough to apprehend the teenage robber.  🔊

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