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to arrest
01
(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal
Transitive
02
to bring to a sudden halt
03
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
04
attract and fix
Arrest
01
the legal act of capturing someone and taking them into custody by law enforcement
02
the state of inactivity following an interruption
arrest
v
arrester
n
arrester
n
arresting
adj
arresting
adj
Example
Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime.
Last year, the detective unexpectedly arrested the suspect after a thorough investigation.
Law enforcement agencies may arrest individuals suspected of drug trafficking.
The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence.
The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime.
