Arestuhin (en. Arrest)
/aˈrestu.hin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of capturing a person under the law.
Arrest them if they do not follow the order.
Arestuhin sila kung hindi sila susunod sa utos.
The process of taking a person and bringing them to the police station.
You need to arrest the suspect immediately.
Kailangan mong arestuhin ang suspek kaagad.
The giving of a command to put a person in custody.
The judge ordered him to be arrested.
Ang hukom ay nag-utos na arestuhin siya.
Etymology
From the word 'arrest' which means to seize or capture.
Common Phrases and Expressions
arrest of the law
Capture of a person under the law.
aresto ng batas
can be arrested
People or situations that can be taken into custody.
maaaring arestuhin
Related Words
arrest
The act of detaining a person under a charge.
aresto
police
The government agency responsible for maintaining law and order.
pulis
Slang Meanings
to catch or 'take them out' in a fun way
Wow, you should totally arrest that one, they're being so extra!
Grabe, arestuhin mo na yan, ang arte arte pa!
to take charge or assert strength in a situation
Even if it's super chaotic, it seems like they want to take charge of everything.
Kahit na sobrang gulo, parang gusto niyang arestuhin lahat.