in broad daylight

at a time when everyone can witness something

op klaarlichte dag, voor ieders ogen

op klaarlichte dag, voor ieders ogen

Ex: The thief stole the purse in broad daylight, right in front of a crowded street, shocking the onlookers. 
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to cuff
to cuff
[werkwoord]

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

boeien, handboeien omdoen

boeien, handboeien omdoen

Ex: The police officer decided to cuff the suspect to ensure safety during the arrest. 
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driving under the influence

the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it impairs the person's ability to drive safely

Ex: He was caught driving under the influence after a police officer noticed he was swerving on the road. 
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freeze
freeze
[tussenwerpsel]

used as a command to halt or stop someone or something immediately

Vries!, Stop!

Vries!, Stop!

Ex: Freeze! Put your hands up and don't move! 
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frisk
frisk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs

fouillering, controle

fouillering, controle

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to [hit] the dirt
to hit the dirt
[Zinsdeel]

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

zich op de grond werpen, plat op de grond gaan liggen

zich op de grond werpen, plat op de grond gaan liggen

Ex: Suddenly another soldier hits the dirt beside me. 
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on your knees

a command to force someone to kneel, usually in a police, military, or criminal context

Ex: "On your knees! Hands behind your head!" the officer ordered. 
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stick 'em up

a command to raise one's hands, typically during a robbery or police situation

Ex: "Stick 'em up!" the outlaw growled, pointing his gun. 
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shut up
shut up
[tussenwerpsel]

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

hou je mond, kop dicht

hou je mond, kop dicht

Ex: Shut up already – nobody wants to hear your excuses. 
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suspect
suspect
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person or thing that is thought to be the cause of something, particularly something bad

verdachte, vermoedelijke dader

verdachte, vermoedelijke dader

Ex: The mechanics identified the old battery as the suspect in the car's recent performance issues. 
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to cover
to cover
[werkwoord]

to direct a firearm toward a target, typically a person

richten, richten op

richten, richten op

Ex: The police officers covered the suspect with their firearms as they approached cautiously. 
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