1. devices that stop or prevent something from moving or functioning
Usage: technical
2. electrical devices that protect equipment from power surges
Usage: electrical engineering
3. people who make arrests
Usage: law enforcement

Examples

• The aircraft’s arresters helped it land safely on the short runway.
• Lightning arresters protect the power grid during storms.
• The surge arresters prevented damage to the sensitive equipment.
• Police officers serve as arresters when enforcing the law.
• The ship’s cable arresters stopped the anchor chain.
• Flame arresters prevent explosions in fuel systems.