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Meaning of ‘arrest’
5 definitions found.
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
the state of inactivity following an interruption
Example: "the negotiations were in arrest"
Synonyms: check
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
to take into custody
Example: "The police arrested the criminal."
Synonyms: collar nail cop pick up apprehend nab
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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