🇬🇧 Arrest meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

An arrest is when the police officially stop someone and do not let them leave because they think that person has broken an important rule or law. During an arrest, the police may say the person is under arrest, tell them what they did wrong, and sometimes put special locking bracelets called handcuffs on their wrists so they cannot run away. An arrest is a serious action that adults use to help keep people safe and to make sure everyone follows the law.

The cat’s arrest took place after it knocked over every plant in the house and pretended it knew nothing about it.

The arrest of the invisible friend was announced when he was blamed for all the missing cookies.

At bedtime, there was a dramatic arrest of all fun as my toys were ordered back onto the shelf.

The cookie thief’s arrest happened when Grandma caught him with crumbs all over his face and pockets.

In some places, a citizen’s arrest is when a regular person—not a police officer—can stop someone who is clearly breaking the law until real police arrive.

A man takes a toy from a shop. A child shouts. The police come. The arrest is quick and loud. The arrest is sad. The arrest puts the man on the ground. The arrest makes the child cry. The arrest ends with the police man leading the man to a van. The mother hugs the child and breathes.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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