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arrested

Pronunciation: [əˈrɛstɪd]

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Learn how to use arrested in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “law enforcement”

(verb) to take someone away by the police because they are suspected of breaking the law. Imagine the police catching someone they think did something wrong and taking them to the police station.

Example

The police arrested the thief shortly after the robbery.

Example

The police did not arrest the innocent man, as there was no evidence against him.

Example

Why was the suspect arrested by the police?

Context: “medical”

(verb) to stop or slow down something, like bleeding or a disease. It’s like when a doctor tries to stop blood from flowing too much after an injury.

Example

The doctor arrested the bleeding with a special bandage.

Example

They could not arrest the spread of the illness in time.

Example

How can we arrest the bleeding if it doesn't stop?

How to pronounce arrested

Pronunciation: [əˈrɛstɪd]

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