arrest

1 of 2

verb

ar·rest ə-ˈrest How to pronounce arrest (audio)

arrested; arresting; arrests

transitive verb

: seize, capture

specifically : to take or keep in custody by authority of law

Police arrested the suspect.

: to bring to a stop

Sickness arrested his activities.

: check, slow

Its growth was arrested.

: to make inactive

an arrested tumor

: to catch suddenly and engagingly

arrest attention

arrester noun

or less commonly arrestor

ə-ˈre-stər How to pronounce arrest (audio)

arrestment

ə-ˈres(t)-mənt How to pronounce arrest (audio)

noun

arrest

2 of 2

noun

: the taking or detaining in custody by authority of law

The investigation led to his arrest.

: the act of stopping

: the condition of being stopped or inactive compare cardiac arrest

Example Sentences

Verb The police arrested him on drug charges. The police officer said, “I'm arresting you in the name of the law.” The drugs can't arrest the disease's progress, but they can slow it down considerably. Noun The police are investigating the case but they have not yet made any arrests. She was charged with resisting arrest. The information has led to the arrest of three suspects. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

That means misdemeanor possession of the substance (and other drugs) can result in fines up to $100, but not arrest. —

oregonlive, 25 Jan. 2023 Long also questioned why police did not arrest the shooter at the scene. —

CBS News, 11 Jan. 2023 Cherokee County deputies responded but did not arrest the man, Clifton said. —

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 28 Nov. 2022 Stephanie Oliver and lead investigator Stefan Lowery not to arrest Travis McMichael on the day of the shooting. —

Bill Rankin, ajc, 22 Nov. 2022 Because Fuentes was not registered with the Department of Transportation to haul goods, the officer cited him for violations but didn’t arrest him. —

Justine Mcdaniel, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022 Police officers stopped Betancur but didn’t arrest him, prosecutors said. —

Michael Kunzelman, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2022 At some point, the police, probably Gülenist police, tried to arrest members of Erdoğan’s family for corruption. —

Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2023 The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Little Rock and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in New Orleans are looking to find and arrest Neil Ravi Mehta, 31, for unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device. —

Monica Brich, Arkansas Online, 3 Feb. 2023

Noun

Last month, however, Madrid announced the arrest of a 74-year-old Spaniard who opposed his country’s support for Ukraine but appears to have acted alone. —

Shane Harris, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2023 The arrest of the retired general deeply angered Mexico’s military brass, close allies of López Obrador. —

Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023 The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later. —

Adrian Sainz, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Feb. 2023 That money was cut off following the arrest of DiMassa, however. —

Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2023 Early Saturday, police announced the arrest of 18-year-old Curtis Wilson in the shooting. —

John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Feb. 2023 The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later. —

Adrian Sainz, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2023 The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later. —

Adrian Sainz And Jonathan Mattise, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 The Gaetz inquiry was launched following the arrest of Joel Greenberg, formerly a Gaetz family friend and Florida tax collector. —

Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2023 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English aresten, arresten "to stop, halt (something or someone), come to a halt, wait, restrain, seize (a lawbreaker), take into custody," borrowed from Anglo-French arester (also continental Old French), going back to Vulgar Latin *arrestāre, from Latin ad- ad- (in Vulgar Latin marking or reinforcing transitivity) + restāre "to remain, be left unchanged" — more at rest entry 4

Noun

Middle English arest, arrest, borrowed from Anglo-French arest, areste, noun derivative of arester "to stop, hinder, seize and detain (a lawbreaker)" — more at arrest entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

arrest

1 of 2 verb

ar·rest ə-ˈrest How to pronounce arrest (audio)

: to stop the progress or movement of

: check entry 2 sense 3, slow

arrest a disease

: to take or keep in one's control by authority of law

arrest someone on suspicion of robbery

: to attract and hold the attention of

colors that arrest the eye

arrest

2 of 2 noun

: the act of stopping

: the state of being stopped

: the act of taking or holding in one's control by authority of law

Medical Definition

arrest

1 of 2 transitive verb

ar·rest ə-ˈrest How to pronounce arrest (audio)

: to bring to a standstill or state of inactivity

arrested tuberculosis

arrested labor

intransitive verb

: to undergo cardiac arrest

the … patient has arrested while being transported to surgery—

Wayne Fields

arrestment noun

arrest

2 of 2 noun

: the condition of being stopped

developmental arrest

see cardiac arrest compare cure entry 1 sense 1, remission

Legal Definition

arrest

1 of 2 noun

ar·rest

ə-ˈrest

: the restraining and seizure of a person whether or not by physical force by someone acting under authority (as a police officer) in connection with a crime in such a manner that it is reasonable under the circumstances for the person to believe that he or she is not free to leave see also miranda warnings, probable cause at cause sense 2, warrant compare stop

— citizen's arrest

: an arrest made not by a law officer but by any citizen who derives the authority to arrest from the fact of being a citizen

Note: Under common law, a citizen may make an arrest for any felony actually committed, or for a breach of the peace committed in his or her presence.

— civil arrest

: the arrest and detention of a defendant in a civil suit until he or she posts bail or pays the judgment see also capias ad respondendum

Note: Civil arrest is restricted or prohibited in most states.

— custodial arrest

: an arrest of a person accompanied by or followed by taking the person into custody

— false arrest

: an arrest made without legal authority

called also unlawful arrest

Note: If a person is taken into custody, no matter how briefly, a false arrest is also false imprisonment.

— pretext arrest \\ ˈprē-ˌtekst- \\

: the arrest of a person for a minor crime (as a traffic violation) for the real purpose of getting an opportunity to investigate (as through a search) the person's possible involvement in a more serious crime for which there are no lawful grounds to make an arrest

called also pretextual arrest

— unlawful arrest

: false arrest in this entry

arrest

2 of 2 transitive verb

: to place under arrest

arrester noun

also arrestor

单词	arrestments
释义	arrest 1 of 2 verb ar·rest ə-ˈrest arrested; arresting; arrests transitive verb 1 : seize, capture specifically : to take or keep in custody by authority of law Police arrested the suspect. 2 a : to bring to a stop Sickness arrested his activities. b : check, slow Its growth was arrested. c : to make inactive an arrested tumor 3 : to catch suddenly and engagingly arrest attention arrester noun or less commonly arrestor ə-ˈre-stər arrestment ə-ˈres(t)-mənt noun arrest 2 of 2 noun 1 : the taking or detaining in custody by authority of law The investigation led to his arrest. 2 a : the act of stopping b : the condition of being stopped or inactive compare cardiac arrest Phrases under arrest : in legal custody The suspect was placed under arrest. Synonyms Verb apprehend bust [slang] collar nab nail nick [British slang] pick up pinch pull in restrain run in seize Noun apprehension arrestment bust [slang] collar pinch See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The police arrested him on drug charges. The police officer said, “I'm arresting you in the name of the law.” The drugs can't arrest the disease's progress, but they can slow it down considerably. Noun The police are investigating the case but they have not yet made any arrests. She was charged with resisting arrest. The information has led to the arrest of three suspects. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb That means misdemeanor possession of the substance (and other drugs) can result in fines up to $100, but not arrest. —oregonlive, 25 Jan. 2023 Long also questioned why police did not arrest the shooter at the scene. —CBS News, 11 Jan. 2023 Cherokee County deputies responded but did not arrest the man, Clifton said. —Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 28 Nov. 2022 Stephanie Oliver and lead investigator Stefan Lowery not to arrest Travis McMichael on the day of the shooting. —Bill Rankin, ajc, 22 Nov. 2022 Because Fuentes was not registered with the Department of Transportation to haul goods, the officer cited him for violations but didn’t arrest him. —Justine Mcdaniel, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022 Police officers stopped Betancur but didn’t arrest him, prosecutors said. —Michael Kunzelman, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2022 At some point, the police, probably Gülenist police, tried to arrest members of Erdoğan’s family for corruption. —Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2023 The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Little Rock and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in New Orleans are looking to find and arrest Neil Ravi Mehta, 31, for unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device. —Monica Brich, Arkansas Online, 3 Feb. 2023 Noun Last month, however, Madrid announced the arrest of a 74-year-old Spaniard who opposed his country’s support for Ukraine but appears to have acted alone. —Shane Harris, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2023 The arrest of the retired general deeply angered Mexico’s military brass, close allies of López Obrador. —Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023 The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later. —Adrian Sainz, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Feb. 2023 That money was cut off following the arrest of DiMassa, however. —Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2023 Early Saturday, police announced the arrest of 18-year-old Curtis Wilson in the shooting. —John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Feb. 2023 The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later. —Adrian Sainz, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2023 The officers were fired after an internal police investigation into the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died in a hospital three days later. —Adrian Sainz And Jonathan Mattise, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 The Gaetz inquiry was launched following the arrest of Joel Greenberg, formerly a Gaetz family friend and Florida tax collector. —Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English aresten, arresten "to stop, halt (something or someone), come to a halt, wait, restrain, seize (a lawbreaker), take into custody," borrowed from Anglo-French arester (also continental Old French), going back to Vulgar Latin arrestāre, from Latin ad-* ad- (in Vulgar Latin marking or reinforcing transitivity) + restāre "to remain, be left unchanged" — more at rest entry 4 Noun Middle English arest, arrest, borrowed from Anglo-French arest, areste, noun derivative of arester "to stop, hinder, seize and detain (a lawbreaker)" — more at arrest entry 1 First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Phrases Containing arrest cardiac arrest house arrest evade capture/arrest respiratory arrest citizen's arrest under arrest false arrest cardiac arrest house arrest evade capture/arrest respiratory arrest citizen's arrest under arrest false arrest See More Kids Definition arrest 1 of 2 verb ar·rest ə-ˈrest 1 a : to stop the progress or movement of b : check entry 2 sense 3, slow arrest a disease 2 : to take or keep in one's control by authority of law arrest someone on suspicion of robbery 3 : to attract and hold the attention of colors that arrest the eye arrest 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the act of stopping b : the state of being stopped 2 : the act of taking or holding in one's control by authority of law Medical Definition arrest 1 of 2 transitive verb ar·rest ə-ˈrest : to bring to a standstill or state of inactivity arrested tuberculosis arrested labor intransitive verb : to undergo cardiac arrest the … patient has arrested while being transported to surgery—Wayne Fields arrestment noun arrest 2 of 2 noun : the condition of being stopped developmental arrest see cardiac arrest compare cure entry 1 sense 1, remission Legal Definition arrest 1 of 2 noun ar·rest ə-ˈrest : the restraining and seizure of a person whether or not by physical force by someone acting under authority (as a police officer) in connection with a crime in such a manner that it is reasonable under the circumstances for the person to believe that he or she is not free to leave see also miranda warnings, probable cause at cause sense 2, warrant compare stop — citizen's arrest : an arrest made not by a law officer but by any citizen who derives the authority to arrest from the fact of being a citizen Note: Under common law, a citizen may make an arrest for any felony actually committed, or for a breach of the peace committed in his or her presence. — civil arrest : the arrest and detention of a defendant in a civil suit until he or she posts bail or pays the judgment see also capias ad respondendum Note: Civil arrest is restricted or prohibited in most states. — custodial arrest : an arrest of a person accompanied by or followed by taking the person into custody — false arrest : an arrest made without legal authority called also unlawful arrest Note: If a person is taken into custody, no matter how briefly, a false arrest is also false imprisonment. — pretext arrest \\ ˈprē-ˌtekst- \\ : the arrest of a person for a minor crime (as a traffic violation) for the real purpose of getting an opportunity to investigate (as through a search) the person's possible involvement in a more serious crime for which there are no lawful grounds to make an arrest called also pretextual arrest — unlawful arrest : false arrest in this entry arrest 2 of 2 transitive verb : to place under arrest arrester noun also arrestor History and Etymology for arrest Noun Middle French arest, from arester to stop, seize, arrest, ultimately from Latin ad to, at + restare to stay arrestments noun plural of arrestment 1 as in arrests the act of taking or holding under one's control by authority of law the arrestment of the bank president for embezzlement was accomplished as quietly as possible Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance arrests raids apprehensions collars house arrests pinches seizures busts captures enchainments restraints imprisonments rearrests captivities incarcerations immurements entrapments confinements detentions remands holds Antonyms & Near Antonyms discharges releases emancipations liberations 2 as in cessations the stopping of a process or activity the arrestment of all brain activity in the patient Synonyms & Similar Words cessations endings halts conclusions ends closes closures arrests closedowns discontinuances stops finishes shutdowns ceases surceases stays stoppages offsets terminations discontinuations shutoffs cutoffs lapses expirations checks mop-ups pauses suspensions phaseouts interruptions abeyances letups layoffs moratoriums standstills breaks moratoria Antonyms & Near Antonyms continuations continuances extensions persistences prolongations
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arrest

verb

noun

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noun