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El libro Street Talk 3 - Lección 14

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Street Talk 3
to book
to book
[Verbo]

to record an arrest, offense, or charge in official police records

registrar, anotar

registrar, anotar

Ex: The detective insists on booking all offenses promptly. 
cop
cop
[Sustantivo]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

poli

poli

Ex: The cop patrolled the neighborhood to ensure the safety of residents. 
to cover
to cover
[Verbo]

to direct a firearm toward a target, typically a person

apuntar, dirigir

apuntar, dirigir

Ex: The police officers covered the suspect with their firearms as they approached cautiously. 
to cuff
to cuff
[Verbo]

to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control

esposar

esposar

Ex: The police officer decided to cuff the suspect to ensure safety during the arrest. 
to freeze
to freeze
[Verbo]

to suddenly stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise

congelar, quedarse inmóvil

congelar, quedarse inmóvil

Ex: As the bear emerged from the woods, Sarah froze, unable to move or scream. 
to hand over

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

entregar, ceder

entregar, ceder

Ex: The CEO was forced to hand over his position due to the scandal. 
to hold up
to hold up
[Verbo]

to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence

atracar, asaltar

atracar, asaltar

Ex: The criminals decided to hold up the convenience store, demanding cash from the terrified clerk. 
shut up
shut up
[interjección]

used as a forceful command telling someone to stop talking or be quiet

cállate, cierra el pico

cállate, cierra el pico

Ex: Shut up already – nobody wants to hear your excuses. 
to take in
to take in
[Verbo]

to arrest someone

arrestar, detener

arrestar, detener

Ex: The police took him in for questioning. 
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