arrest

definition: the act of apprehending, especially apprehending a criminal

example: The police officer chased the suspect for ten blocks before finally making the arrest.

speech part: noun

synonyms: apprehension

definition: the state of inactivity following an interruption

example: the negotiations were in arrest

speech part: noun

synonyms: check

definition: to hold back, as of a danger or an enemy

example: The troops arrested the enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive.

speech part: verb

synonyms: check stop turn back contain hold back

definition: to take into custody

example: The police arrested the criminal.

speech part: verb

synonyms: collar nail cop pick up apprehend nab

definition: to cause to stop

example: The nails in the path arrested our progress.

speech part: verb

synonyms: halt hold stop

arrest is explained and pronounced