The act of seizing someone to take them into custody, typically by legal authority. noun
The police made an arrest after the suspect was identified.
His arrest was broadcasted on the evening news.
To seize someone by legal authority and take them into custody. verb
The officer arrested the man for theft.
She was arrested on charges of fraud.
To stop or check the progress or movement of something. verb
The treatment was able to arrest the spread of the disease.
Efforts were made to arrest the decline in sales.
To capture and hold someone's attention. verb
The striking painting arrested the attention of everyone in the gallery.
His speech arrested the audience with its powerful message.