put (one) under arrest

To put one in police custody, as after committing a crime. Police put the suspect under arrest and led him to the back of their squad car. I just heard that the CEO of the company has been put under arrest. Something about allegations of embezzlement.

See also: arrest, put

See also:

place (one) under arrest
be on the run
Johnny-be-good
boys in blue
the boys in blue
men (and women) in blue
men in blue
Sam and Dave
boys and girls in blue
po-po

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