seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody
the police arrested him for possession of marijuana
two youths aged 16 were arrested
they got arrested during a police raid
stop or check (progress or a process)
the spread of the disease can be arrested
the action of seizing someone and taking them into custody
I have a warrant for your arrest
they placed her under arrest
at least 69 arrests were made
a stoppage or sudden cessation of motion
a respiratory arrest