Arrest
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British pronunciation/ɐɹˈɛst/
American pronunciation/ɝˈɛst/

Definition & Meaning of "arrest"

to arrest
01

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

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Transitive: to arrest sb
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The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence.
Law enforcement agencies may arrest individuals suspected of drug trafficking.
The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime.
02

to bring to a sudden halt

Transitive: to arrest an action or process
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His commanding voice arrested the room's chatter.
The unexpected announcement arrested their ongoing debate.
The new policy aims to arrest the decline in biodiversity.
03

to stop, limit, or control the growth, spread, or influence of something

Transitive: to arrest influence or expansion of something
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Scientists are studying ways to arrest the effects of climate change before it ’s too late.
The quick response from emergency services helped to arrest the damage caused by the fire.
They used a powerful herbicide to arrest the growth of weeds in the garden.
04

to attract or capture someone's attention

Transitive: to arrest someone's attention or gaze
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The bright colors of the painting arrested her attention as soon as she entered the gallery.
His unusual outfit instantly arrested the attention of everyone at the party.
The beauty of the sunset arrested their gaze, leaving them speechless.
Arrest
01

the legal act of capturing someone and taking them into custody by law enforcement

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The police made the arrest after the suspect was identified in the surveillance footage.
He was relieved when his arrest was only for questioning and not for an actual crime.
The arrest of the notorious thief made headlines across the country.
02

the state of inactivity following an interruption

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