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detain
[ dih-teyn ]
verb (used with object)
- to keep from proceeding; keep waiting; delay.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- to keep under restraint or in custody.
- Obsolete. to keep back or withhold, as from a person.
detain
/ ˌdiːteɪˈniː; dɪˈteɪn /
verb
- to delay; hold back; stop
- to confine or hold in custody; restrain
- archaic.to retain or withhold
Derived Forms
- ˈٲԳԳ, noun
- ˈٲԲ, adjective
- detainee, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ٲ·· adjective
- ·ٲ·Գ noun
- ··ٲ verb (used with object)
- un··ٲ·· adjective
- ܲ··ٲԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of detain1
Example Sentences
On the immigration front, the regime has invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which permits the president to detain and deport people from an enemy nation without judicial review.
Authorities said last week they had conducted extensive searches in Indian-administered Kashmir, detaining more than 1,500 people for questioning.
Georgescu is now banned from running, and was detained, facing a criminal investigation including attempting to overthrow constitutional order.
Border Patrol Chief Agent Gregory K. Bovino posted on social media that agents detained two child rapists and “other criminals,” and retrieved 36 pounds of narcotics.
"They are not detaining them. They are not interfering in them going about their business. Their focus, their sole goal is the PKK."
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