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VocabJLPT N2

to take into custody

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. taking (a suspect to the police)
2. dragging (someone) away

Means to take someone away forcibly, often used when police or authorities escort a suspect or person somewhere against their will. It carries a strong nuance of being led away under compulsion. You will often see it in news reports about arrests or detentions.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I didn't do anything and they're taking me in? That's not even funny!

Sentence 2

Hold on — can someone explain to me why I'm being taken in?

Sentence 3

That rumor sounds like a pretext to haul someone in.

Sentence 4

Is it true a police officer took someone away in front of the station?

Sentence 5

She cried "It wasn't me!" as she was taken into custody.