English · Phrasal verb Attested

fetch in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To capture (someone) or arrest (someone); to close in upon (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bắt hoặc bắt giữ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To bring (someone or something, often an animal) inside.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đưa vào trong

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

What does “fetch in” mean?

To capture (someone) or arrest (someone); to close in upon (someone).

Is “fetch in” formal or informal?

fetch in is generally archaic.