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apresar
verbformaluncommon/ɐpɾɨˈzaɾ/a·pre·sar
Definition
1To capture, to take as a prize, especially in a maritime (ships) or legal (goods) context.
Usage examples
“The navy managed to seize the enemy ship.”
“Customs authorities can seize illegal goods.”
Common combinations
to seize a shipto seize goodsto capture criminals