Arrest
/əˈrɛst/
To take someone who has broken the law and bring them to the police, so they can be held responsible for what they did.
Examples
- The police officer had to arrest the thief who tried to take the old lady's purse.
- During the game, the referee will arrest the play if someone breaks the rules.
- When my dog runs away, I have to arrest him by calling his name to come back.
Synonyms
capture
catch
detain
apprehend
take
Antonyms
release
free
let go
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