The term 'take into custody' can be defined by the following crossword solutions: ADOPT (5 letters), ARREST (6 letters), COLLAR (6 letters), APPREHEND (9 letters), NAB (3 letters), CUFF (4 letters), runsin (6 letters), and CAPTURE (7 letters). ADOPT is the process of legally taking on the responsibility of raising a child, while ARREST is the act of detaining someone by law enforcement. COLLAR is a slang term for arresting someone, while APPREHEND is to take into custody by legal authority. NAB is another slang term for arresting someone, while CUFF is to restrain someone with handcuffs. Runsin is an archaic term for arresting someone, and CAPTURE is to take into custody by force.