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Meanings of catch in English
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
Synonyms
Examples for "arrest"
Examples for "arrest"
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His 17 months of house arrest has worsened his health, he said.
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However, the suspects in the case managed to evade arrest, Koena said.
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But a government spokesman said on Thursday Nasheed no longer faced arrest.
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Today: London High Court hearing into the arrest of Gen Pinochet resumes.
5
Burma's junta leader later commuted the sentence to 18 months' house arrest.
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In response, the federal government launched its most intensive white-collar criminal investigation.
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In testing the collar, I had some problems with this feature, however.
3
Despite his efforts, a fine frost began to form along the collar.
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Or to understand that blue-collar voters are an important demographic these days?
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Nardelli also said Chrysler's remaining white-collar workers would share in the sacrifice.
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Take Cork, city of past and future floods and much citizen apprehension.
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It makes me shudder; it freezes me; it fills me with apprehension.
3
Brad sensed the apprehension in the others that he felt in himself.
4
She welcomed the caseload review but said there was apprehension among members.
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There was no reason for the increased apprehension on this particular morning.
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For example, left hand to blue crimp, right foot to green pinch.
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Union members feel the economic pinch and so they need wage increases.
3
It is not just soccer in Europe that is feeling the pinch.
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So in some pricey places, the new limits will really pinch borrowers.
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Curbing that enthusiasm with a pinch of realism is another matter however.
1
Taking into custody a person who is incapable of taking care of herself.
Usage of catch in English
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Keeping track of these health statistics can help catch heart problems early.
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However there are better times of the year to catch this phenomenon.
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In addition, a catch-up programme targets schoolgirls reaching 18 years of age.
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Metica said 'now,' great one, and I'll catch it if you're late.
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Baker said the health system was doing its best to catch up.
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Beyond the roiling sea of animals, I catch sight of two men.
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Let's go right now; we can catch them after physical activity time.
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The resulting lower prices could help the technology catch on far quicker.
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But there is a catch: they must vote to accept the plan.
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Did you know that 'catch-22' has found its way into the dictionary?
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Just experiencing such a great catch gave me more confidence on lead.
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I therefore held my arm ready to catch her, should this happen.
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He said that was a 'catch-22' situation, which seemed illogical to him.
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They resumed riding a moment later, moving quickly to catch the others.
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The plastic paper behind the stove is dangerous and might catch fire.
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In the early years they used to try to catch me out.
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Translations for catch
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Catch through the time
Catch across language varieties
South Africa
Common
Canada
Common
Australia
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