Meanings
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
Antonyms
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
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
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
💡 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.