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bagging

VERB

1. Catching or capturing something

The act of successfully catching, capturing, or killing an animal, especially during hunting or fishing.

1.1. Catching or capturing prey

Successfully catching or capturing an animal through hunting, fishing, trapping, or other means.

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  • The fishermen spent the morning bagging trout in the river.
  • The hunters were successful in bagging several deer during the expedition.
  • The team continued bagging fish despite the worsening weather.

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  • apprehending
  • clutching
  • grabbing
  • grasping
  • gripping
  • lassoing
  • roping
  • trapping

1.2. Seizing or apprehending someone

Taking someone into custody or capturing a person, often by law enforcement or through an act of abduction.

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  • The police succeeded in bagging the suspect after a lengthy investigation.
  • The authorities were focused on bagging the members of the criminal group.

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2. Gaining possession or achieving something

The act of successfully obtaining, acquiring, securing, or winning something, including an opportunity, achievement, or desired result.

2.1. Acquiring or securing something

Successfully obtaining possession of something or securing an opportunity, resource, or desired outcome.

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  • forfeiting
  • losing
  • relinquishing
  • surrendering
  • yielding

Examples

  • She succeeded in bagging a major contract for her company.
  • The candidate was confident about bagging the position after the final interview.
  • The team kept working toward bagging another championship.

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2.2. Winning or achieving a result

Successfully accomplishing a goal, earning recognition, or securing a victory in a competition or other endeavor.

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  • forfeiting
  • losing
  • missing

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  • The striker was bagging goals throughout the tournament.
  • The company kept bagging awards for its innovative products.
  • The athlete was determined to keep bagging medals at international events.

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