Under arrest Meaning in English
expression
ˈəndɝ/ /ɝˈɛst
UN-der uh-REST
ˈʌndɐ/ /ɐɹˈɛst
UN-duh uh-REST
Definition
If someone is 'under arrest', the police have officially taken them into custody because they are suspected of committing a crime.
Usage & Nuances
Set phrase, always used after 'be' (am/are/is/was/were). Often used in official or police contexts. You 'place someone under arrest' or say 'you are under arrest'. Don't use with everyday detainment.
Spanish: bajo arrestoPortuguese (BR): preso - detidoPortuguese (PT): preso - detidoChinese (Simplified): 被逮捕Chinese (Traditional): 被逮捕Hindi: गिरफ़्तारArabic: تحت الاعتقالBengali: গ্রেপ্তার - আটকRussian: под арестомJapanese: 逮捕されているVietnamese: bị bắt giữKorean: 체포된 - 구금된Turkish: gözaltında - tutukluUrdu: گرفتار - زیرِ حراستIndonesian: ditahan - dalam tahanan
Example Sentences
You are under arrest.
basic
The man was under arrest for theft.
basic
She is now under arrest.
basic
If you try to run, you’ll be under arrest for resisting.
natural
The officer told him, 'You’re under arrest for breaking the law.'
natural
Don’t say anything until you know why you’re under arrest.
natural