B1verb formal 1K

Arrest

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈrest/","/əˈrests/","/əˈrestɪd/","/əˈrestɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈrest/","/əˈrests/","/əˈrestɪd/","/əˈrestɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Arrest

if the police arrest somebody, the person is taken to a police station and kept there because the police believe they may be guilty of a crime

In simple words: To taken someone by the police because they think they did something wrong.

Arrest in a sentence

• The police decided to arrest the suspect after gathering enough evidence.
• She was wrongfully arrested for a crime she didn’t commit.
• They were able to arrest him before he could flee the country.
• The doctor needed to arrest the bleeding immediately to save the patient's life.
• Her speech was able to arrest the attention of everyone in the room.

How to use Arrest

Used primarily in legal contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing crime or law topics. Can sound too serious for light discussions.

Grammar pattern

arrest + object

Memory hint

Think of 'A-Rest', where someone is being stopped from moving while they rest.

Related words

Collocations with Arrest

• arrest someone
• arrest warrant
• arrest for theft
• arrest on suspicion

Synonyms for Arrest

• detain
• capture
• apprehend
• seize

Opposites of Arrest

• release
• free

Common mistakes with Arrest

• Confused with 'detain' which means to hold someone temporarily.
• Using it without an object, such as saying 'He was arrested' instead of 'They arrested him.'
• Misusing the term for non-legal situations.

Frequently asked questions about Arrest

What does Arrest mean?

To taken someone by the police because they think they did something wrong.

What is the definition of Arrest?

if the police arrest somebody, the person is taken to a police station and kept there because the police believe they may be guilty of a crime

How do you use Arrest in a sentence?

The police decided to arrest the suspect after gathering enough evidence.

Can you give another example of Arrest?

She was wrongfully arrested for a crime she didn’t commit.

What are synonyms for Arrest?

Common alternatives include detain, capture, apprehend, seize.

What is the opposite of Arrest?

Opposite meanings include release, free.

What words go with Arrest?

It commonly pairs with arrest someone, arrest warrant, arrest for theft, arrest on suspicion.

What are common mistakes when using Arrest?

Confused with 'detain' which means to hold someone temporarily. Using it without an object, such as saying 'He was arrested' instead of 'They arrested him.' Misusing the term for non-legal situations.

How do you pronounce Arrest?

US: /["/əˈrest/","/əˈrests/","/əˈrestɪd/","/əˈrestɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈrest/","/əˈrests/","/əˈrestɪd/","/əˈrestɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Arrest formal or informal?

"Arrest" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Arrest?

Used primarily in legal contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing crime or law topics. Can sound too serious for light discussions.

What CEFR level is Arrest?

"Arrest" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.