detention

UK
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/

Translations

detentionnoun
detentions
pl
UK
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
His detention was deemed unlawful by the court.
Его арест был признан судом незаконным.
The detention of the package at customs caused a delay.
Удержание посылки на таможне вызвало задержку.
оставление после уроков
He received detention for being late to class.
Он получил оставление после уроков за опоздание на урок.
The police ordered the detention of the suspect.
Полиция распорядилась о задержании подозреваемого.
detentionadjective
UK
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to places or conditions of custody (e.g., "detention center").

Definitions

detentionnoun
The act of detaining someone or the state of being kept in custody by the authorities, especially while awaiting trial or investigation.
The activist faced indefinite detention without trial.
A disciplinary punishment in which a student is required to stay at school after regular hours.
If you keep talking, you'll get an hour's detention after school.
detentionadjective
Relating to or intended for the confinement or custody of people.
The detainees were moved to a larger detention facility.