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arrest
/əˈɹɛst/
noun
A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something.
The condition of being stopped, standstill.
The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
verb
To stop the motion of (a person or animal).
To stay, remain.
To stop or slow (a process, course etc.).
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