manhunt

• Eine organisierte Suche, meist durch die Polizei, nach einer Person, die eines Verbrechens verdächtigt oder angeklagt ist; auch allgemein die intensive Jagd nach einem flüchtigen Menschen.

An organized search, typically conducted by law enforcement, for a person who is suspected of or charged with a crime.

1. Organized search for a suspectB2formal

   An intensive and organized search conducted by law enforcement to locate a person suspected of committing a crime.

   Menschenjagd

   • The police launched a massive manhunt for the escaped prisoner.
   • A nationwide manhunt is underway for the bank robbery suspects.
   • The manhunt ended with the suspect's capture in a nearby town.

   Synonymedragnethuntsearchsweep