Fingerprint (Verb)
Meaning
Take an impression of a person's fingerprints.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The forensic team needed to fingerprint the suspect to check for any prior arrests.
- She was taken to the police station for questioning and to get her fingerprints on file.
- In order to work with kids, you need to be fingerprinted and cleared for any potential criminal offenses.
- When he applied for the job, he was told he would have to get fingerprinted for the background check.
- The detective took the opportunity to fingerprint the volunteer at the crime scene to clear them of suspicion.