nab

• Verb, das das Ergreifen, Fangen oder Festnehmen von jemandem oder etwas bezeichnet, oft plötzlich oder unerwartet.

A verb used to indicate the act of catching, seizing, or apprehending someone or something, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

1. B2informal

   To catch or capture someone, especially a criminal or wrongdoer.

   Schnappen

   • The police nabbed the thief as he was leaving the store.
   • They managed to nab the suspect after a short chase.
   • The security guard nabbed the shoplifter red-handed.

   Synonymeapprehendarrestcapturecatchcollarnickpinchseize

   Antonymeacquitfreeliberaterelease

2. Seize suddenlyB2informal

   To grab or take something quickly, often with force or urgency.

   Packen

   • He nabbed the last piece of cake before anyone else could.
   • She nabbed the opportunity to study abroad without hesitation.
   • The child nabbed the toy from the shelf and ran off.

   Synonymeapprehendcapturecatchcollargrabseizesnatch

3. Tag out in baseballC1informalamerican

   In baseball, to tag a base runner with the ball to put them out.

   Auswerfen (Baseball)

   • The catcher nabbed the runner trying to steal second base.
   • He nabbed the batter at first with a quick throw.
   • The shortstop nabbed the runner sliding into third.

   Synonymeput outretiretag