This is the 971st most frequent Dutch word.
opgepakt
"Opgepakt" means "arrested" or "picked up" in English.
In this sentence, 'opgepakt' refers to the act of arresting someone, typically used in legal or law enforcement contexts.
De politie heeft de verdachte gisteravond opgepakt.
The police arrested the suspect last night.
'Opgepakt' here is used metaphorically to mean resuming or continuing something after a pause or interruption, showing its idiomatic usage in a figurative sense.
Hij heeft de draad weer opgepakt na een moeilijke periode.
He picked up the thread again after a difficult period.
In this context, 'opgepakt' means to learn or grasp something new, showing its application in acquiring skills or understanding.