check 4noundomain: statePrinceton WordNet [ver.3.1]EnglishDefinitionthe state of inactivity following an interruptionReport errorPath to highest hypernymMorphologySynset graphExamples1.the negotiations were in arrest2.he spent the entire stop in his seat3.the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow4.held them in check5.during the halt he got some lunchSynonymsarrest 2halt 1hitch 2stay 2stop 4stoppage 1