Resisting arrest is usually defined as intentionally preventing a police officer from lawfully arresting or handcuffing you or taking you to jail. Here are some things that can be considered resisting arrest:
Physical acts, such as running away, hiding, or struggling with the officer
Giving false identification, either verbally or by presenting a fake ID
Trying to help another person avoid arrest
Threatening the officer
Being slow to comply with an order or swearing at an officer is not, by itself, usually enough to warrant resisting arrest charges. Neither is questioning an officer's actions or authority before ultimately complying with requests.