Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
detain
verb
/dɪˈteɪn/
Definition
To keep someone in custody or to delay their movement.
Examples
- The police had to detain the suspect for questioning.
- Due to the storm, the flight was detained on the tarmac.
Meaning
Detaining someone means preventing them from leaving a place, often used in legal or security contexts.
Synonyms
- Hold
- Confine
- Restrict
- Apprehend
