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detaining

/dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

detaininggerund / present participle

/dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

Used attributively, e.g., "detaining authority"

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

delaying (causing delay)

delaying

detaining (in custody)

detainingnoun

Translations

задержание

The police were responsible for the detaining of the suspect.

Полиция была ответственна за задержание подозреваемого.

Additional translations

удержание

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

detainverb

detaining

Gerund

detained

Past Simple

detained

Past Participle

detaining

Gerund

/dɪˈteɪn/

Translations

задерживать

The police can detain a suspect for questioning.

Полиция может задерживать подозреваемого для допроса.

Definitions

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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