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UK//bæɡ hɪm//US//bæɡ hɪm//

Meaning of Bag him

To capture or arrest someone, often used informally.

In simple words: Catch someone, usually for a crime.

Bag him in a sentence

  • The police managed to bag him before he got away.
  • After the chase, the detective felt proud to bag him successfully.
  • They plan to bag him during the next undercover operation.
  • I heard they finally bagged him after years of searching.
  • It's not easy to bag him; he is very slippery.

How to use Bag him

Common in casual conversation; may not be suitable for formal contexts. It can also imply making a successful capture, not always negative.

Grammar pattern

bag + object

Memory hint

Picture a police officer putting a suspect into a large bag – they just 'bagged' him.

Related words

Collocations with Bag him

  • bag a suspect
  • bag a criminal
  • bag the prize
  • quickly bag him
  • successfully bag him

Synonyms for Bag him

Common mistakes with Bag him

  • Confused with 'bag it', which means to quit or leave.
  • Used incorrectly in formal situations.
  • Mistaking it for literal bagging of items.

Compare Bag him with Capture, Arrest, Catch, Seize

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Frequently asked questions about Bag him

What does Bag him mean?

Catch someone, usually for a crime.

What is the definition of Bag him?

To capture or arrest someone, often used informally.

How do you use Bag him in a sentence?

The police managed to bag him before he got away.

Can you give another example of Bag him?

After the chase, the detective felt proud to bag him successfully.

What are synonyms for Bag him?

Common alternatives include capture, arrest, catch, seize, nab.

What words go with Bag him?

It commonly pairs with bag a suspect, bag a criminal, bag the prize, quickly bag him, successfully bag him.

What are common mistakes when using Bag him?

Confused with 'bag it', which means to quit or leave. Used incorrectly in formal situations. Mistaking it for literal bagging of items.

How do you pronounce Bag him?

US: //bæɡ hɪm//, UK: //bæɡ hɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Bag him formal or informal?

"Bag him" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Bag him?

Common in casual conversation; may not be suitable for formal contexts. It can also imply making a successful capture, not always negative.