Umaresto (en. Arrest)

/u.maˈɾɛs.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To arrest is an action describing the authority's act of capturing a person.
The police arrested the suspect after a strict surveillance.
Umaresto ang pulis sa suspek pagkatapos ng mahigpit na surveillance.
Refers to the arrest of a person due to breaking the law.
Because of a drug case, the authorities arrested Juan again.
Dahil sa kasong droga, muling umaresto ang mga otoridad kay Juan.
An action often carried out to curb criminal activities.
Agents arrested while conducting an operation at an illegal bar.
Umaresto ang mga ahente habang may operasyon sa isang ilegal na bar.

Etymology

The word 'umaresto' is derived from the Spanish word 'arrestar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

arrest with authority
Conducting an arrest with legal basis or approval.
umaresto ng may pahintulot
arrest for a crime
Arrest made due to involvement in illegal activity.
umaresto sa krimen

Related Words

arrest
This refers to the condition or state of being arrested; apprehension or capture.
aresto
police
The individuals responsible for enforcing laws and arresting violators.
pulis

Slang Meanings

got into a fight or was caught in a brawl
When they arrested, everyone panicked.
Nang umaresto sila, nagkagulo ang lahat.
got into trouble or caught in a bad situation
He arrested those people who were plotting something evil.
Umaresto siya sa mga tao na nagbabalak ng masama.
got into an accident or caught in an incident
The heroes got arrested by the big guys at the end.
Umaresto ang mga bida sa huli ng malalaking tao.