dampot
dampót with stress marks
pick up; arrest (slang)
Usage Note
Dampot literally means to pick something up from the ground, but in colloquial and news media language it has become slang for arresting someone — implying a quick, unceremonious rounding-up. 'Dinampot ng pulis' (picked up by the police) appears frequently in tabloid-style crime reporting.
Examples
" Dinampot ng pulis ang lalaki. "
Natural Translation
The police arrested the man.
Literal Translation
Picked-up by-the police the man.
" May dampot na nangyari sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
An arrest happened at the corner.
Literal Translation
There-is arrest that happened in corner.
" Ayon sa balita, marami umanong sangkot ang dinampot ng mga awtoridad noong nakaraang linggo sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
According to the news, the authorities reportedly arrested many of those involved last week in the city.
Literal Translation
According to news, many reportedly involved the picked-up by-the authorities last week in city.
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