house arrest

NOUN

confinement in one's home

Synonyms

WEAK

close arrest preventive custody protective custody purdah

Example Sentences

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The “Federal Contraband” hitmaker was still on house arrest in January when the alleged music studio takeover took place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

After he was convicted in September, Bolsonaro spent some time under house arrest while his lawyers appealed against his sentence.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

A judge in Brazil has ruled that jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro can be placed under house arrest for the next three months because of poor health.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Mossadegh soon turned himself in, was convicted of treason, served time in prison, and died under house arrest in 1967.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

So when we were released in August and put under house arrest, you'd have thought I was getting just the punishment for me.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez