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UK//pleɪst ðɛm ˈɪntuː ˈkʌstəsi//US//pleɪst ðɛm ˈɪntu ˈkʌstədi//

Meaning of Placed them into custody

Put someone under arrest or detention.

In simple words: put them in jail or detention by authority.

Placed them into custody in a sentence

  • The police placed them into custody after the investigation concluded.
  • After the riot, several individuals were placed into custody for questioning.
  • The court ordered that the suspects be placed into custody immediately.

How to use Placed them into custody

Used in legal contexts when describing the detention of suspects. Not appropriate in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

place + object + into + object

Memory hint

Think of 'placing' someone in a 'custody' box. Imagine a box with a lock.

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Collocations with Placed them into custody

Synonyms for Placed them into custody

  • detained
  • arrested
  • taken into custody
  • apprehended
  • held

Opposites of Placed them into custody

  • released them from custody
  • set them free
  • discharged them

Common mistakes with Placed them into custody

  • Confused with 'placed them under arrest' (which is different).
  • Using in informal contexts, where simpler phrases are better.
  • Mixing up the order of 'placed them' and 'into custody'.

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Frequently asked questions about Placed them into custody

What does Placed them into custody mean?

put them in jail or detention by authority.

What is the definition of Placed them into custody?

Put someone under arrest or detention.

How do you use Placed them into custody in a sentence?

The police placed them into custody after the investigation concluded.

Can you give another example of Placed them into custody?

After the riot, several individuals were placed into custody for questioning.

What are synonyms for Placed them into custody?

Common alternatives include detained, arrested, taken into custody, apprehended, held.

What is the opposite of Placed them into custody?

Opposite meanings include released them from custody, set them free, discharged them.

What words go with Placed them into custody?

It commonly pairs with placed them into custody, placed into protective custody, placed into police custody.

What are common mistakes when using Placed them into custody?

Confused with 'placed them under arrest' (which is different). Using in informal contexts, where simpler phrases are better. Mixing up the order of 'placed them' and 'into custody'.

How do you pronounce Placed them into custody?

US: //pleɪst ðɛm ˈɪntu ˈkʌstədi//, UK: //pleɪst ðɛm ˈɪntuː ˈkʌstəsi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Placed them into custody formal or informal?

"Placed them into custody" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Placed them into custody?

Used in legal contexts when describing the detention of suspects. Not appropriate in casual conversation.