ARREST

Definition

1. noun the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal). — synonyms: apprehension, catch, collar, pinch, taking_into_custody
2. noun the state of inactivity following an interruption. — synonyms: check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
3. verb take into custody. — synonyms: collar, nail, apprehend, pick_up, nab, cop
4. verb hold back, as of a danger or an enemy. — synonyms: check, turn_back, stop, contain, hold_back
5. verb attract and fix. — synonyms: catch, get
6. verb cause to stop. — synonyms: halt, hold