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detain

UK
/dɪˈteɪn/
US
/dɪˈteɪn/

Translations

detainverb
detained
Past Simple
detained
Past Participle
detaining
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈteɪn/
US
/dɪˈteɪn/
retenirAu sens de retarder ou d’empêcher provisoirement d’avancer.
Heavy traffic detained the bus for nearly an hour.
Un trafic dense a retenu le bus pendant près d’une heure.
détenirDans un contexte policier, judiciaire ou administratif.
The police decided to detain the suspect for further questioning.
La police a décidé de détenir le suspect pour un interrogatoire supplémentaire.
Synonyms
hold
stop
impede
restrict
confine
arrest
delay
keep
Antonyms
free
release

Definitions

detainverb
To keep someone in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.
The police decided to detain the suspect for further questioning.
To delay or slow down the progress of someone or something, causing lateness.
Heavy traffic detained the bus for nearly an hour.
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