Turn yourself in

How it is used

Common in news and police appeals: 'he turned himself in at a police station', 'police urged the suspect to turn himself in'. British English also says 'hand yourself in' and 'give yourself up'. Surrendering voluntarily can sometimes be taken into account later by the court.

Example sentences

1. Police issued a short message: 'If you were involved, turn yourself in now.'

2. Did you turn yourself in, or did they arrest you at home?

Common collocations

• turn yourself in to the police
• urge someone to turn themselves in
• hand yourself in
• give yourself up

Related terms

• on the runTrying to avoid being caught by the police, usually by hiding or moving from place to place after a crime or an escape.
• arrestTo take a person into police control using legal powers, usually because they are suspected of a crime; the noun 'arrest' names this act.
• warrantAn official document signed by a judge that allows the police to do something, such as arrest a person or search a property.
• suspectA person whom the police believe may have committed a crime but who has not yet been charged or found guilty.

More terms: Police Investigation & Arrest

• investigation
• custody
• statement
• confession
• detain
• interrogation
• right to remain silent
• seize