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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: to arrest sb
Examples
The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence.
Law enforcement agencies may arrest individuals suspected of drug trafficking.
02
to bring to a sudden halt
Transitive: to arrest an action or process
Examples
His commanding voice arrested the room's chatter.
The unexpected announcement arrested their ongoing debate.
03
to stop, limit, or control the growth, spread, or influence of something
Transitive: to arrest influence or expansion of something
Examples
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.
04
to attract or capture someone's attention
Transitive: to arrest someone's attention or gaze
Examples
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.
Arrest
01
the legal act of capturing someone and taking them into custody by law enforcement
Examples
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.
02
a condition in which movement or activity is halted, often suddenly or due to external intervention
Examples
The project came to an arrest after funding was withdrawn.
The engine 's sudden arrest signaled a serious mechanical failure.
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