Meaning of 'arrest'

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Meaning of ‘arrest’

5 definitions found.

arrest

noun

the act of apprehending, especially apprehending a criminal

Example: "The police officer chased the suspect for ten blocks before finally making the arrest. "

Synonyms: apprehension

noun

the state of inactivity following an interruption

Example: "the negotiations were in arrest"

Synonyms: check

verb

to hold back, as of a danger or an enemy

Example: "The troops arrested the enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive."

Synonyms: check stop turn back contain hold back

verb

to take into custody

Example: "The police arrested the criminal."

Synonyms: collar nail cop pick up apprehend nab

verb

to cause to stop

Example: "The nails in the path arrested our progress."

Synonyms: halt hold stop

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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