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
- verb To take someone into custody under legal authority, typically on suspicion of a crime.
- verb To stop or slow down a process or movement.
- noun The act of taking someone into legal custody.
bust — full definition
- verb To break something, especially by force.
- verb To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal, or to arrest them.
- noun A sculpture showing a person's head, shoulders, and upper chest.
- noun A woman's breasts, or the measurement around them.
- adjective Broke; without any money.