Definitions

1. verb

to catch or seize (someone or something) in the act of doing something

“The police tried to apprehend the suspect before he escaped.”

2. verb

to understand or comprehend something

“She struggled to apprehend the complexities of quantum physics.”

3. noun

the act of catching or seizing (someone or something) in the act of doing something

“The apprehension of the suspect was a major breakthrough in the case.”