- Arrested
- Arrest Ar*rest", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Arrested}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Arresting}.] [OE. aresten, OF. arester, F. arr[^e]ter,
fr. LL. arrestare; L. ad + restare to remain, stop; re +
stare to stand. See {Rest} remainder.]
1. To stop; to check or hinder the motion or action of; as,
to arrest the current of a river; to arrest the senses.
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Nor could her virtues the relentless hand Of Death arrest. --Philips. [1913 Webster]
2. (Law) To take, seize, or apprehend by authority of law; as, to arrest one for debt, or for a crime. [1913 Webster]
Note: After this word Shakespeare uses of (``I arrest thee of high treason'') or on; the modern usage is for. [1913 Webster]
3. To seize on and fix; to hold; to catch; as, to arrest the eyes or attention. --Buckminster. [1913 Webster]
4. To rest or fasten; to fix; to concentrate. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
We may arrest our thoughts upon the divine mercies. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
Syn: To obstruct; delay; detain; check; hinder; stop; apprehend; seize; lay hold of. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
