Snagged

To catch or tear on something; to seize or obtain something quickly or unexpectedly; to impede or delay progress. It implies a sudden, often unintentional, encounter that results in catching, holding, or obtaining. The term often suggests a minor inconvenience, a slight difficulty, or an unexpected acquisition. It can refer to physical entanglements, like a thread snagging on a nail, or metaphorical captures, like snagging a coveted job opportunity. The context dictates the nuances of 'snagged,' ranging from accidental collisions to shrewd acquisitions, and the impact, from minor setbacks to significant gains.

Snagged meaning with examples

• Her dress snagged on a protruding nail as she hurried down the hallway, ripping a long thread from the fabric. Despite the setback, she continued to the important event. The damage was noticeable but not overly impactful and the day wasn't ruined. It was a moment of frustration.
• After a persistent effort, the journalist snagged an exclusive interview with the elusive CEO, a significant victory in the competitive world of news reporting. The interview could launch his career. Securing this was a huge coup.
• The negotiation process snagged on the clause regarding employee benefits, delaying the deal's finalization for several weeks. The company was almost certain to loose the deal. The obstacle had almost killed the deal.
• He snagged the last available parking spot at the crowded shopping mall, narrowly beating out another driver who was also looking for a place to park. This made the mall visit far more bearable. Finding a parking spot at the mall is difficult at best.
• During the fishing trip, I snagged a large branch from the bottom of the lake with my fishing hook, losing both the lure and significant time. At least it didn't take the whole pole.
• She accidentally snagged her favorite necklace on a doorknob, causing the delicate chain to break, a disheartening moment for her. She had only had it for a month. The repair job wouldn't be cheap.
• The athlete snagged a gold medal in the final moments of the competition, taking everyone by surprise including himself. He was the dark horse, he could not have believed it. His life would never be the same again.
• The software update snagged during installation, displaying an error message and requiring a system restart. This caused a significant loss in production. The whole process took much longer than intended.
• The detective snagged the suspect during a routine patrol, recognizing the criminal from a wanted poster. His job was made much easier this time. He quickly apprehended the criminal.
• The proposal for the new building project snagged on several environmental concerns raised by local residents, leading to a series of public forums. The whole idea could be dead. The whole plan was in serious trouble.