When someone is arrested why are they placed "UNDER" arrest? Why not just "you are arrested"? Can you be placed OVER arrest?
Why UNDER
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Good question.
I always wondered why you shut a light off.
You can’t open a light on.
I always wondered why you shut a light off.
You can’t open a light on.
Skoopski
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Technically when you think about switches you would be shutting a light on...
Bob Wright
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eveled said:
Who says "shut the light off?" It's "Turn the light off."
Bob Wright
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Exactly! What ^ said.Bob Wright said:
Wow, folks have been in lock down waaay to long.
The purpose of words are to communicate an idea. If the words communicate the idea from one to another they have done their job. And you all missed it. It is "switch" off the lights. Turn off comes from old "switches" that you used to turn to make or break the circuit. Of course, my grandmother's house had push buttons. So technically in that case it would be push off the light.
The purpose of words are to communicate an idea. If the words communicate the idea from one to another they have done their job. And you all missed it. It is "switch" off the lights. Turn off comes from old "switches" that you used to turn to make or break the circuit. Of course, my grandmother's house had push buttons. So technically in that case it would be push off the light.
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And in the south its CUT the light on or off.
And isn't shut the light off redundant? Wouldn't it be shut the light?
And isn't shut the light off redundant? Wouldn't it be shut the light?
Technically they are not lights at all, They are dark absorbers. Un-power one some time and what happens? It gets dark. Power one up and viola' the darkness is absorbed and it becomes possible to see again.......
Uhhhhhh, no. Just no.thewiz828 said:
But in the spirit of the thread, why is "full throttle" considered to be top speed? If you had the engine fully "throttled," you'd be cutting off all the intake air to it, right? :?
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"Under a doctor's care" "The fire is under control" Good question.
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Interesting question...
I found this as one of the definitions and uses of the preposition "under" :
10. Subject to the restraint or obligation of: under contract.
"Subject to..." seems like a suitable substitute / synonym.
"Shut off..." makes sense when one thinks of (flowing) electrical current.
And "full throttle?"
Maybe "fully open throttle?"
Or one could also be describing the position of the lever or control.
Monty
un·der (ŭn′dər)
prep.
1.
a. In a lower position or place than: a rug under a chair.
b. To or into a lower position or place than: rolled the ball under the couch.
2. Beneath the surface of: under the ground; swam under water.
3. Beneath the assumed surface or guise of: traveled under a false name.
4. Less than; smaller than: The jar's capacity is under three quarts.
5. Less than the required amount or degree of: under voting age.
6. Inferior to in status or rank: nine officers under me at headquarters.
7. Subject to the authority, rule, or control of: under a dictatorship.
8. Subject to the supervision, instruction, or influence of: under parental guidance.
9. Undergoing or receiving the effects of: under constant care.
10. Subject to the restraint or obligation of: under contract.
11. Within the group or classification of: listed under biology.
12. In the process of: under discussion.
13. In view of; because of: under these conditions.
14. With the authorization of: under the monarch's seal.
15. Sowed or planted with: an acre under oats.
16. Nautical Powered or propelled by: under sail; under steam.
17. During the time conventionally assigned to (a sign of the zodiac): born under Aries.
adv.
1. In or into a place below or beneath: struggled in the water but then slipped under.
2. So as to be covered or enveloped: arranged the blankets so the kids were completely under.
3. So as to be less than the required amount or degree: 10 degrees or under.
4. So as to be rendered unconscious, as by an anesthetic: Doctors put the patient under.
5. In or into a condition of ruin or death: businesses that have gone under.
adj.
1. Located or situated on a lower level or beneath something else: the under parts of a machine.
2. Lower in rank, power, or authority; subordinate.
3. Less than is required or customary: an under dose of medication.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/under
I found this as one of the definitions and uses of the preposition "under" :
10. Subject to the restraint or obligation of: under contract.
"Subject to..." seems like a suitable substitute / synonym.
"Shut off..." makes sense when one thinks of (flowing) electrical current.
And "full throttle?"
Maybe "fully open throttle?"
Or one could also be describing the position of the lever or control.
Monty
un·der (ŭn′dər)
prep.
1.
a. In a lower position or place than: a rug under a chair.
b. To or into a lower position or place than: rolled the ball under the couch.
2. Beneath the surface of: under the ground; swam under water.
3. Beneath the assumed surface or guise of: traveled under a false name.
4. Less than; smaller than: The jar's capacity is under three quarts.
5. Less than the required amount or degree of: under voting age.
6. Inferior to in status or rank: nine officers under me at headquarters.
7. Subject to the authority, rule, or control of: under a dictatorship.
8. Subject to the supervision, instruction, or influence of: under parental guidance.
9. Undergoing or receiving the effects of: under constant care.
10. Subject to the restraint or obligation of: under contract.
11. Within the group or classification of: listed under biology.
12. In the process of: under discussion.
13. In view of; because of: under these conditions.
14. With the authorization of: under the monarch's seal.
15. Sowed or planted with: an acre under oats.
16. Nautical Powered or propelled by: under sail; under steam.
17. During the time conventionally assigned to (a sign of the zodiac): born under Aries.
adv.
1. In or into a place below or beneath: struggled in the water but then slipped under.
2. So as to be covered or enveloped: arranged the blankets so the kids were completely under.
3. So as to be less than the required amount or degree: 10 degrees or under.
4. So as to be rendered unconscious, as by an anesthetic: Doctors put the patient under.
5. In or into a condition of ruin or death: businesses that have gone under.
adj.
1. Located or situated on a lower level or beneath something else: the under parts of a machine.
2. Lower in rank, power, or authority; subordinate.
3. Less than is required or customary: an under dose of medication.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/under
Maybe it's the old, "no one is above the law". Thereby, you are UNDER arrest. Just a thought.
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How can one swim under the water? If you were under the water you would be in the ground.
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Bob Wright said:
You shut the power off with the switch! That's why you shut the light off!
Same as you would shut the water off with a valve! ps
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So pleased to see this semi-serious discussion of word origins. It’s leaving me feeling quite gruntled. :wink:
"Kill the lights!" :wink:
GunnyGene
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Too early in the morning for this stuff. Jumbo Shrimp. :roll: :lol:
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So if I 'overheard' you say this ^ is it possible for someone to have 'underheard' it? :?Achigan said:
My wife complains I under hear all the time.Fox Mike said:
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Douse the lights!
Fox Mike said:
Mike,
To answer your question,,Yes you can be over arrested! Happened to me several times in the early 70's,, :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Somebody sure hit the nail on the head: Cabin fever!
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Why do we park on a driveway, but drive on a parkway? 8)
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How can you ship anything on a truck?
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“Brand New!” compared to “New!” And “New” has to be added when a baby is born.
toysoldier
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Bob Wright said:
A recent tour through a mansion built before 1910 educated me as to why we "turn on" and "turn off" lights. The original Edison wall switch was rotary.
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