verb

"Arrest" means to take someone into custody, usually by the police, because they are suspected of breaking the law. It can also mean to stop the progress of something.

noun

The noun form of "arrest" is spelled the same way as the verb, and it means the act of being taken into custody by the police or authorities. For example, you could say "The suspect was taken into custody after the arrest," or "The arrest of the suspect led to a significant breakthrough in the case."

Example

verb

1. The police arrested the suspect for stealing a car.
2. The security guard tried to arrest the shoplifter, but he managed to escape.
3. The authorities decided to arrest the CEO for embezzlement.

noun

1. The police made an arrest in connection with the robbery.
2. He narrowly avoided arrest after being caught with drugs in his possession.
3. The suspect was taken into custody and awaits formal arrest on charges of assault.