arrest
verbUK /əˈrest/
US /əˈrest/
To take someone to a police station because they may have broken a rule.
The police officer had to arrest the thief who stole the bike.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To stop something from happening or continuing.
The doctor gave her medicine to arrest the spread of the infection.
3. To catch or hold someone's attention.
The bright colors of the painting arrested his gaze.
4. The act of being taken into police custody.
The suspect was placed under arrest at the scene.