What is another word for taking prisoner?
Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪkɪŋ pɹˈɪzənə] (IPA) 
Taking prisoner refers to the process of capturing an individual or a group of individuals during wartime, criminal activities, or during police operations. Synonyms for the phrase include capturing, apprehending, detaining, arresting, and imprisoning. These words are used interchangeably to describe different stages of custody, from the initial capture to the eventual imprisonment of the individual. Depending on the context, different synonyms may be more appropriate. For example, apprehending may be used to describe the capture of a suspect following a serious crime. Arresting may be used to describe the process of taking a suspect into custody by law enforcement officials. Capturing and imprisoning may be used more in military settings.
