apresar

verbformal/ɐpɾɨˈzaɾ/low

a·pre·sar

Definition

To capture, to take as a prize, especially in a maritime (ships) or legal (goods) context.

The navy managed to seize the enemy ship.

Customs authorities can seize illegal goods.

syn

ant

Common collocations

to seize a shipto seize goodsto capture criminals

Do francês *appréhender* (apreender, capturar), com influência de 'presa'.