Arrest
Arrest verb - To take or keep under one's control by authority of law.
Trigger
Trigger verb - To cause to function.
Usage example: mold triggers my allergies
Common collocations
| time | arrest time | trigger time |
Both words in one sentence
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Walker may flash his gun to make an arrest, but he very rarely pulls the trigger.
Source: Series / Walker, Texas Ranger - Speaking of "Not What He Seems", after the agents arrest Stan, Agent Trigger is tasked with bringing the twins to child services.
Source: Protagonist-Centered Morality -
Dark Arisen further alleviates the difficulty in that, if you get spotted, you can use the Eternal Ferrystone to escape back to the Pawn Guild if you're quick enough before the guard gets close enough to trigger your arrest.
Source: Video Game / Dragon's Dogma
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