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UK//wɪə əndə haʊs əˈrɛst//US//wɪr ˈʌndər haʊs əˈrɛst//

Meaning of We're under house arrest

Being legally required to stay in one's home.

In simple words: We can't leave our home because of legal reasons.

We're under house arrest in a sentence

  • After the incident, we're under house arrest until the trial.
  • Being under house arrest limits our ability to socialize.
  • He was placed under house arrest for six months following his charges.
  • Under house arrest, she felt like a prisoner in her own home.
  • We couldn't leave the house, as we were under house arrest.

How to use We're under house arrest

Used in a legal context when someone's freedom is restricted to their home. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing legal matters.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine being trapped in your house like a bird in a cage.

Related words

Collocations with We're under house arrest

  • strict house arrest
  • serve house arrest
  • under house arrest conditions
  • violation of house arrest
  • duration of house arrest

Synonyms for We're under house arrest

  • detention
  • confinement
  • house confinement
  • mandatory home stay
  • residential restriction

Common mistakes with We're under house arrest

  • Confusing house arrest with imprisonment in jail.
  • Using it casually to describe staying home for other reasons.
  • Not understanding it involves legal restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions about We're under house arrest

What does We're under house arrest mean?

We can't leave our home because of legal reasons.

What is the definition of We're under house arrest?

Being legally required to stay in one's home.

How do you use We're under house arrest in a sentence?

After the incident, we're under house arrest until the trial.

Can you give another example of We're under house arrest?

Being under house arrest limits our ability to socialize.

What are synonyms for We're under house arrest?

Common alternatives include detention, confinement, house confinement, mandatory home stay, residential restriction.

What words go with We're under house arrest?

It commonly pairs with strict house arrest, serve house arrest, under house arrest conditions, violation of house arrest, duration of house arrest.

What are common mistakes when using We're under house arrest?

Confusing house arrest with imprisonment in jail. Using it casually to describe staying home for other reasons. Not understanding it involves legal restrictions.

How do you pronounce We're under house arrest?

US: //wɪr ˈʌndər haʊs əˈrɛst//, UK: //wɪə əndə haʊs əˈrɛst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We're under house arrest?

Used in a legal context when someone's freedom is restricted to their home. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing legal matters.