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arrested

[əˈrɛstɪd]

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

Antonyms for arrested

Phrases with arrested

  • being held in custody by the police

    Example

    He was put under arrest for stealing a car.

  • to take someone into police custody

    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'

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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.'