This is the 11790th most frequent Portuguese word.
prenderam
"They arrested" or "They detained."
This usage of 'prenderam' refers to the action of arresting someone, typically by law enforcement.
As autoridades prenderam o suspeito na noite passada.
The authorities arrested the suspect last night.
In this context, 'prenderam' describes the act of fastening or securing the bicycle to the post.
Eles prenderam a bicicleta ao poste com uma corrente.
They secured the bicycle to the post with a chain.
Here, 'prenderam' is used to denote the action of attracting and holding someone's attention.