Definition of arrest - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
law enforcementseize someone with legal authority
- The police arrest the suspect for theft.
2.
haltstop the progress of something
- The treatment can arrest the disease's spread.
3.
attentionRare catch and hold attentionRare
- The painting arrests everyone's attention in the gallery.
Noun
1.
law enforcementthe act of taking a person into custody
- The police made an arrest at the scene.
2.
haltthe slowing or stopping of progress
- The project came to an arrest.
3.
toolTECH. mechanical device that stops motion in machinesTECH.
- The engineer designed an arrest for the machine.
Expressions with arrest
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detained by law enforcement and not free to leave
The suspect is under arrest for theft.
confined to home by legal authorities
He was under house arrest during the investigation.
hold someone by law because of suspected crime
The police put him under arrest for theft.
official documentation showing one or more times someone was taken into custody
The employer asked if he had an arrest record.
act of detaining a suspect by a non-officer
The shopkeeper made a citizen's arrest on the shoplifter.
officially take someone into police custody for a crime
The officer will place under arrest anyone breaking the law.
official instruction from authorities to detain a named person
The police executed the arrest order early in the morning.
act of taking someone into custody according to required legal rules
The judge found that the lawful arrest was supported by clear evidence.
take someone into custody again after release
The police had to re-arrest the suspect after new evidence appeared.
arrest carried out without required legal authority or proper lawful reason
The court ruled that the police conducted an unlawful arrest of the protester.
detain someone by legal authority for a suspected crime
The officer will make an arrest if laws are broken.
official document authorizing arrest of a person
The police obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect.
legal confinement to one's home by authority
He was sentenced to house arrest for six months.
the crime of opposing a police officer's arrest attempt
He was charged with resisting arrest after the incident.
sudden stop of heart function causing blood circulation loss
The patient suffered a cardiac arrest during surgery.
sudden stop of heart and lung function
The patient suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest during surgery.
unlawful detention of a person without legal authority
He sued the city for false arrest after being detained without cause..
legal document authorizing police to arrest someone
The officer presented the warrant of arrest at the suspect's home..
stop a court decision from being made
The lawyer moved to arrest judgment in the case.
court's decision to delay a judgement
The lawyer filed for an arrest of judgement.
legal halt of judgment due to error
The lawyer filed for an arrest of judgment.
gear or setup that halts a person’s drop from elevation
The crew checked the fall arrest before working on the roof.
unexpected breathing halt needing immediate attention
Rapid involuntary respiratory arrest requires quick medical intervention.
temporary pause in heart's natural pacemaker activity
The patient experienced a sinus arrest during the examination.
Origin of arrest
Latin, ad (to) + restare (remain)
Terms with arrest included in their meaning
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legal
arrest someone for a crime
law enforcement
police raid or arrest
legal
detain or arrest someone
legal
arrest or capture someone
law enforcement
arrest or capture someone
crime suspect
man authorities are trying hardest to find or arrest
law enforcement
arrest or detain a group of people
legal
arrest someone and hold them in custody
legal
arrest someone or place in detention
police
arrest a person
capture legally
arrest someone for a crime
law enforcement
the process of recording a suspect's details after arrest
police raid
arrest of individuals during a drug seizure
escaping
fleeing from arrest or pursuit
arrest
be arrested by the police
police arrest
be caught or arrested by the police
voluntary arrest
surrender to police or authorities willingly
legal
arrest or bring someone to a police station
crime
police operation to arrest criminals
police arrest
get arrested by police because of a specific crime
law enforcement
person wanted by police for a crime or avoiding arrest
medical
procedure to stimulate heart during cardiac arrest
legal
indicates the reason for an arrest or accusation
justice system
facts that justify arrest, search, prosecution, or defense action
Examples of arrest in a sentence
Authorities arrest the leader of the protest. The new policy aims to arrest the decline in sales. Efforts to arrest climate change are ongoing worldwide. The speaker's words arrest the audience instantly. A sudden noise can arrest a person's focus. His arrest was broadcasted on the evening news.
The suspect's arrest happened quietly without any resistance. The sudden arrest of growth worried the farmers. The arrest of the disease's spread was a relief. The arrest stopped the conveyor belt instantly. A sudden arrest of the gears prevented damage.
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- French:arrêter, arrestation, ...
- German:festnehmen, Festnahme, ...
- Italian:arrestare, arresto, ...
- Spanish:arrestar, arresto, ...
- Portuguese:prender, detenção, ...
- Chinese:逮捕, 停滞, ...
- Japanese:逮捕する, 逮捕, ...
- Arabic:قَبَضَ على, اعْتِقال, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲצוֹר, מַעֲצָר, ...
- Russian:арестовать, арест, ...
- Ukrainian:затримати, арешт, ...
- Hindi:गिरफ्तार करना, गिरफ्तारी, ...
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