detain

UK
/dɪˈteɪn/
US
/dɪˈteɪn/

Переводы

detainглагол
detained
Прошедшее простое время
detained
Причастие прошедшего времени
detaining
Герундий
UK
/dɪˈteɪn/
US
/dɪˈteɪn/
The police can detain a suspect for questioning.
Полиция может задерживать подозреваемого для допроса.

Определения

detainглагол
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.