He was arrested for committing a serious crime.
He was arrested for committing a serious crime.
English
arrest
əˈrest, əˈɹɛst
Meaning: to take someone into legal custody
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | arrest |
| 3rd person singular present | arrests |
| Present participle | arresting |
| Past | arrested |
| Will future | will arrest |
| Going-to future | going to arrest |
| Imperative negative | don't arrest / do not arrest |
Example sentences
The police arrested the man for stealing a car.
The police arrested the man for stealing a car.
The police arrested the suspect.
The police arrested the suspect.
The police arrested the pimp.
The police arrested the pimp.
He was arrested for entering the country illegally.
He was arrested for entering the country illegally.
Usage Notes
Mainly used in legal or police contexts. Can also mean to stop or slow down a process in formal contexts.
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