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Meaning
5 senses · 4 meanings
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to seize
To take hold of something or someone suddenly and with force.
vi Anh ấy nhanh tay bắt lấy quả bóng đang rơi xuống.
en He quickly caught the falling ball.
To take a person into custody by legal authority, especially for suspected criminal activity.
vi Cảnh sát đã bắt kẻ tình nghi để điều tra thêm.
en The police arrested the suspect for further investigation.
to receive
To pick up a signal or information using a device or through one's senses.
vi Chiếc radio này bắt sóng rất tốt ngay cả ở vùng sâu.
en This radio receives signals very well even in remote areas.
to force
To make someone do something that they may not want to do.
vi Mẹ bắt tôi phải dọn dẹp phòng ngủ vào mỗi cuối tuần.
en My mother makes me clean my bedroom every weekend.
to install
To put something in place so that it is ready to be used or connected.
vi Họ đang bắt bóng đèn mới cho phòng khách.
en They are installing a new light bulb in the living room.