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Definition nab in British English

nab verb

[transitive] verb
/næb/
1

to catch or arrest someone who has done something wrong or illegal

Example

Police nabbed him for driving without a licence.

Synonyms and related words
apprehend apprehension arrest
2

to quickly take something, or to take some advantage

Example

In the second half they nabbed the lead.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept benefit get gain
Definition nab in British English