English / word
arrest
noun, verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the act of seizing and taking someone into custody by legal authority; to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
To seize and hold someone by legal authority.
In context
01
The news said police made an arrest last night.
02
The law class studied rights during arrest.
Synonyms
catch,seize,capture
Antonyms
release,free,discharge
Collocations
make an arrest,under arrest,arrest warrant