Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arrest
verb
/əˈrest/
Definition
To seize someone by legal authority and take them into custody.
Examples
- The police decided to arrest the suspect after gathering enough evidence.
- She was arrested for shoplifting at the local store.
- During the protest, several individuals were arrested for refusing to disperse.
Meaning
Arrest is the act of detaining someone, typically because they are suspected of committing a crime.
Synonyms
- detain
- capture
- apprehend
- intercept
- seize
