arrested
Pronunciation:
/əˈɹɛstɪd/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.
adjective
Definitions
Having been stopped or prevented from developing; terminated prematurely.
Having been placed under arrest, or having been charged with a crime.