Arrest
UK
/əˈrest/
US
/əˈrest/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(v) : To take someone into police custody because they are believed to have broken the law.
(n) : The act of being taken by police for doing something illegal.
(n) : The act of being taken by police for doing something illegal.
Example
"(v) : The police arrested the man for stealing."
"(v) : She was arrested at the airport with fake documents."
"(n) : Their arrest came after days of investigation."
Explanation
To arrest someone means that the police take them into custody because they believe the person did something illegal. It’s a legal action. When someone is arrested, they are usually taken to a police station for questioning. The word can also be used in a different sense, like when something is stopped suddenly (e.g., a fall or disease), but it is mostly used for police action.