arrested Definition
- 1having been detained by the police
- 2stopped or checked the progress of something
Using arrested: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arrested" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The suspect was arrested and taken to the police station.
Example
The development of the project was arrested due to lack of funding.
Example
The sudden noise arrested my attention.
arrested Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for arrested
Phrases with arrested
Example
He was put under arrest for stealing a car.
Example
The officer placed the suspect under arrest.
a condition in which someone is unable to mature emotionally or mentally
Example
He still acts like a teenager; he seems to suffer from arrested development.
Origins of arrested
from Old French 'arester', meaning 'to stay, stop'
Summary: arrested in Brief
'Arrested' [əˈrɛstɪd] means having been detained by the police or stopped the progress of something. It can be used in phrases like 'under arrest' or 'place under arrest,' which denote being taken into police custody. 'Arrested development' refers to a condition in which someone is unable to mature emotionally or mentally. Examples include 'The suspect was arrested and taken to the police station' and 'The development of the project was arrested due to lack of funding.'