прикова́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• arrest verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
• chain noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.

Senses

прикова́ть is used for these senses in English:

• arrest (transitive) To catch the attention of. [from 19th c.]
• chain (transitive) To fasten something with a chain.

arrest — full definition

1. verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
2. verb To stop or slow down a process or movement.
3. noun The act of taking someone into legal custody.

chain — full definition

1. noun A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
2. noun A group of stores, restaurants, or other businesses operating under the same brand.
3. noun A connected series of events, people, or things.
4. verb To fasten or restrain something with a chain.

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