arrest

verb

ar·rest | \ ə-ˈrest

arrested; arresting; arrests

Definition of arrest

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : seize, capture specifically : to take or keep in custody by authority of law Police arrested the suspect.

2a : to bring to a stop Sickness arrested his activities.

b : check, slow Its growth was arrested.

c : to make inactive an arrested tumor

3 : to catch suddenly and engagingly arrest attention