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arresto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • arrest verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
  • bust verb To break something, especially by force.
  • deadlock noun A complete standstill caused by two equally matched sides refusing to give way.
  • standstill noun A complete stop; a state where nothing is moving or progressing.

Senses

arresto is used for these senses in English:

  • arrest (legal) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
  • bust (slang) The act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation.
  • deadlock A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
  • standstill Complete immobility; a halt.

arrest — full definition

  1. verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
  2. verb To stop or slow down a process or movement.
  3. noun The act of taking someone into legal custody.

bust — full definition

  1. verb To break something, especially by force.
  2. verb To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal, or to arrest them.
  3. noun A sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
  4. noun A woman's breasts, or the measurement around them.
  5. adjective Broke; without any money.

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