Pronunciation: /əˈrɛstɪd/
verb to take into custody by authority of the law
A1 The police arrested the thief.
A2 She was arrested for shoplifting.
B1 The suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime.
B2 After a long investigation, the criminal was finally arrested.
C1 The undercover agent orchestrated the arrest of the notorious drug lord.
C2 The corruption scandal led to the arrest of several high-ranking officials.
adjective being held in custody as a result of being arrested
A1 The arrested man was taken to the police station.
A2 The arrested suspect refused to answer any questions.
B1 The arrested individual was found guilty of the crime.
B2 The arrested protester was released on bail.
C1 The arrested politician faced intense media scrutiny.
C2 The arrested celebrity's reputation was tarnished by the scandal.
formal The suspect was arrested by the police for theft.
informal They finally arrested that guy for breaking into cars.
slang The cops busted him and arrested him for dealing drugs.
figurative His fear of failure arrested his ability to take risks.
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