arrest
Pronunciation:
/əˈɹɛst/noun
Definitions
A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something.
The condition of being stopped, standstill.
The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
A confinement, detention, as after an arrest.
verb
Definitions
To stop the motion of (a person or animal).
To stay, remain.
To stop or slow (a process, course etc.).
To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody.
Example: The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry.