Pronunciation: /diˈæˌrɛst/
verb to release or free someone from arrest or custody
A1 The police de-arrested the suspect after realizing they had the wrong person.
A2 The security guard de-arrested the shoplifter once they paid for the stolen items.
B1 The lawyer successfully de-arrested her client by providing evidence of his innocence.
B2 The judge ordered the immediate de-arrest of the wrongly accused individual.
C1 The political activist was de-arrested after a public outcry and media attention.
C2 The organization's legal team managed to de-arrest their detained members through diplomatic negotiations.
formal The police officer decided to de-arrest the suspect after new evidence came to light.
informal The cop let the guy go after realizing he made a mistake, he de-arrested him.
slang The cops had to un-arrest the dude because they got the wrong guy.
figurative She felt like she needed to de-arrest herself from the toxic relationship she was in.
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