nab
/næb/
verb
- To catch or arrest someone, especially a criminal or wrongdoer.
- The police nabbed the thief as he tried to escape through the back door.
- Security cameras helped nab the shoplifter.
- They nabbed the suspect after a short chase.
- To take or grab something quickly, often before others can get it.
- I managed to nab the last ticket to the concert.
- She nabbed a seat by the window before anyone else could.
- He nabbed the best piece of cake from the tray.