arrests
word · lemma: arrest
/ɝˈɛsts/
uh-RESTS
/ɐɹˈɛsts/
uh-RESTS
Definition
The acts of taking people into police custody because they are suspected of a crime. Can also refer to the stopping or prevention of something.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in legal or news contexts. Usually refers to police actions—'make arrests.' Can be used as a noun (plural of 'arrest'). Sometimes used figuratively, as in 'arrests of growth' (stopping progress), but that's less common.
Spanish: arrestos - detencionesPortuguese (BR): prisões - detençõesPortuguese (PT): prisões - detençõesChinese (Simplified): 逮捕 - 拘留Chinese (Traditional): 逮捕 - 拘留Hindi: गिरफ्तारियाँArabic: اعتقالات - توقيفاتBengali: গ্রেফতারRussian: арестыJapanese: 逮捕Vietnamese: bắt giữ - việc bắt giữKorean: 체포Turkish: tutuklamaUrdu: گرفتاریاںIndonesian: penangkapan
Example Sentences
The teacher talked about arrests in history class.
basic
After the investigation, more arrests are expected.
natural
The recent arrests shocked the whole town.
natural
The raid led to several unexpected arrests.
natural
The police made several arrests last night.
basic
There were no arrests at the peaceful protest.
basic