house arrest

NOUN

confinement in one's home

Synonyms

WEAK

close arrest preventive custody protective custody purdah

Example Sentences

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She was later allowed to return home - but again under effective house arrest.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Before that, she spent decades of military rule as a pro-democracy activist, and was previously held for more than 15 years under house arrest.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A charismatic orator, the then-43-year-old found herself helming a burgeoning democracy movement, but was put under house arrest in 1989.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

"If she has actually been moved to house arrest, then I hope that she will be allowed communication with me and her lawyers, amongst others," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 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