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释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms ofround upin Englishround upThesaurus>to find and take a person who has done something wrong>round up These are words and phrases related toround up. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of round up. TO FIND AND TAKE A PERSON WHO HAS DONE SOMETHING WRONGThe authorities rounded up dozens of suspects in the weeks after the attack. Synonyms and examples catch They were caught trying to smuggle cigarettes across the border. arrest He was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage to property. place/put under arrest The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with armed assault. capture The soldiers were captured by enemy forces. apprehend The police have apprehended two individuals in connection with the crime. nabinformal The cops nabbed him as he tried to get away. nailslang He'd been smuggling drugs for decades, but the cops finally nailed him on fraud charges. collarinformal Police collared her at the train station and arrested her. take someone inUK Detectives took him in for questioning. pick someone upUKinformal She was picked up for drug dealing. pull someone inUSinformal We've got enough evidence to pull them both in and charge them with murder. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofround up. See also pounce snagUSinformal glove intercept net trawl troll lasso trap snare Learn moreCatch meansto take hold of something and especially something moving through the air. If you catch someone who has done something wrong, youfind them and stop them from getting away. If you catch an animal, youtake it. |
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