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/əˈrɛst/ · a-rest

The act of seizing or taking control of a person by legal authority.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of seizing or taking control of a person by legal authority.

کسی شخص کو قانونی اختیار کے تحت قبضہ میں لینا۔

گرفتاری

giriftari

Synonyms

detentionseizurecaptureروکناقیدگرفتار کرنا

Antonyms

releasefreedomliberationآزادیچھوٹ

Common Collocations

  • arrest warrant
  • arrest order
  • without arrest

Example Sentences

The police made an arrest after receiving a tip-off.

پولیس نے ایک اطلاع ملنے پر گرفتاری کی۔

Police ne aik ittilaa milne par giriftari ki.

He was taken into custody after his arrest.

اس کی گرفتاری کے بعد اسے حراست میں لے لیا گیا۔

Us ki giriftari ke baad use hirasat mein le liya gaya.

The suspect's arrest was a significant development in the case.

مشتبہ کی گرفتاری اس مقدمے میں ایک اہم پیش رفت تھی۔

Mushtaba ki giriftari is muqaddame mein aik ahem peeshraft thi.

Easily Confused With

resist:To resist means to withstand or fight against, whereas to arrest means to stop or seize someone.
verbformal

To seize or take control of a person by legal authority.

کسی شخص کو قانونی اختیار کے تحت مانگنا یا روکنا۔

گرفتار کرنا

giriftar karna

Synonyms

detaincaptureapprehendروکناقید کرناپکڑنا

Antonyms

releasefreeliberateآزاد کرناچھوڑ دینا

Common Collocations

  • to arrest someone
  • arrest a suspect
  • arrest for a crime

Example Sentences

The officer had the authority to arrest any individual suspected of a crime.

افسر کو کسی بھی مشتبہ شخص کو گرفتار کرنے کا اختیار تھا۔

Afsar ko kisi bhi mushtaba shakhs ko giriftar karne ka ikhtiyar tha.

They decided to arrest the man for his actions.

انہوں نے اس شخص کو اس کے اقدامات کے لئے گرفتار کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Unhon ne is shakhs ko is ke iqdamat ke liye giriftar karne ka faisla kiya.

The detective was able to arrest the criminal after a long investigation.

مشتہر کو طویل تفتیش کے بعد گرفتار کرنے میں کامیابی ملی۔

Mushtahar ko tawil tafteesh ke baad giriftar karne mein kamiyabi mili.

Easily Confused With

assure:To assure means to guarantee, while to arrest means to seize or take control.

Word Family

arresting
adjectiveدلچسپ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a police officer reaching out to 'ar-rest' someone.

Imagine a police officer placing handcuffs on a suspect.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "arrestare" — to stop, to seize

First known use: 14th century

The term 'arrest' comes from the Latin word 'arrestare', which means to stop or seize. It has evolved over centuries to be used primarily in legal contexts.