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detaining

UK
/dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

Translations

detaininggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g., "detaining authority"
détenantEmploi juridique et administratif ; participe présent de « détenir ».
The detaining power must ensure that the detainee's rights are respected.
La puissance détenant la personne doit veiller au respect des droits du détenu.
Synonyms
custodial
stopping
obstructing
hindering
impeding
delaying (causing delay)
delaying
detaining (in custody)
interning
apprehending
arresting
incarcerating
imprisoning
confining
restraining
retaining
holding
detainingnoun
détentionSens juridique ; acte de retenir une personne sous la garde de l’autorité.
The detaining of the suspect was necessary to prevent him from fleeing the country.
La détention du suspect était nécessaire pour l’empêcher de fuir le pays.
Synonyms
restriction
apprehension
restraint
holding
imprisonment
incarceration
confinement
custody
detention
detainverb

detaining

Gerund

detained
Past Simple
detained
Past Participle
detaining
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈteɪn/
US
/dɪˈteɪn/
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.
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.
Synonyms
keep
stop
impede
restrict
arrest
confine
hold
delay
Antonyms
free
release

Definitions

detaininggerund / present participle
That detains or is involved in the act of detaining; holding someone in custody.
The detaining power must ensure that the detainee's rights are respected.
detainingnoun
The act of keeping someone in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.
The detaining of the suspect was necessary to prevent him from fleeing the country.
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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