Arrest (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state of inactivity following an interruption; "the negotiations were in arrest"; "held them in check"; "during the halt he got some lunch"; "the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow"; "he spent the entire stop in his seat".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The sudden power outage brought the entire factory to an arrest, with all machinery grinding to a halt.
- The severe weather conditions put the rescue efforts in arrest, forcing the team to wait for better conditions.
- The negotiations were in arrest due to the disagreement over the contract terms.
- The unexpected news put the wedding plans in arrest, leaving the couple to reconsider their options.
- The economic downturn brought the company's expansion plans to an arrest, forcing them to reevaluate their strategy.
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Meaning 2
The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The officer made the arrest after a high-speed chase through the city streets.
- The arrest of the suspect was caught on camera and went viral on social media.
- She was involved in the arrest of several key figures in the organized crime ring.
- The police were praised for their bravery during the arrest of the armed suspect.
- The arrest warrant was issued after new evidence came to light in the ongoing investigation.