a.ree.tay

Definitions

1. verb

A second-person plural imperative form of the French verb ‘arrêter’ meaning ‘stop’, ‘halt’, or ‘desist’.

“The judge ordered the protesters to arretez and disperse immediately.”

2. noun

A second-person plural imperative form of the French verb ‘arrêter’ used as a noun, referring to a command or instruction to stop something.

“The sign on the road read ‘arretez’ and warned drivers of an upcoming construction zone.”