Definitions

1. noun

the act of taking someone into custody by the police; the state of being in custody

“The police made an arrest in connection with the robbery.”

2. verb

to take someone into custody by the police; to stop someone from doing something

“The police arrested the suspect and charged him with the crime.”

3. verb

to bring or come to a stop

“The traffic came to a halt and my car was arrested by the police.”