detain

verb

de·tain di-ˈtān How to pronounce detain (audio)

dē-

detained; detaining; detains

transitive verb

: to hold or keep in or as if in custody

detained by the police for questioning

obsolete : to keep back (something due) : withhold

: to restrain especially from proceeding

was detained by a flat tire

detainment

di-ˈtān-mənt How to pronounce detain (audio)

dē-

noun

Example Sentences

They were detained by the police for questioning. He claimed he had been illegally detained. Unexpected business had detained her.

Recent Examples on the Web Blakely and several deputies testified that it’s common for law enforcement to handcuff and detain witnesses at crime scenes.

Ashley Remkus | Aremkus@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 The criminal complaint filed in the case described a fracas that lasted as long as seven minutes and required the help of a fourth individual – a citizen – to detain the man.

Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 Several times during the war, the Russians have agreed to allow humanitarian corridors to evacuate besieged cities, only to fire on those corridors and at times detain some of those fleeing.

New York Times, 29 July 2022 After a third law enforcement officer arrives, all three try to detain the man in a room.

Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 21 July 2022 Lopez, 51, was trying to detain a man suspected of theft when he was shot, according to Sheriff David Rhodes.

Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022 Officers were able to locate and detain the man a short distance from the home.

cleveland, 4 Mar. 2022 As police attempted to detain the man, a separate black SUV fled the scene and crashed at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Brookhurst Street, killing its two passengers, whose names have not been released.

Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2022 Three security guards tried to detain the man and that’s when the struggle unfolded, police said.

David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English deteynen, from Anglo-French deteign-, stem of detenir, modification of Latin detinēre, from de- + tenēre to hold — more at thin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	detainment
释义	detain verb de·tain di-ˈtān dē- detained; detaining; detains transitive verb 1 : to hold or keep in or as if in custody detained by the police for questioning 2 obsolete : to keep back (something due) : withhold 3 : to restrain especially from proceeding was detained by a flat tire detainment di-ˈtān-mənt dē- noun Example Sentences They were detained by the police for questioning. He claimed he had been illegally detained. Unexpected business had detained her. Recent Examples on the Web Blakely and several deputies testified that it’s common for law enforcement to handcuff and detain witnesses at crime scenes. Ashley Remkus \| Aremkus@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 The criminal complaint filed in the case described a fracas that lasted as long as seven minutes and required the help of a fourth individual – a citizen – to detain the man. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 Several times during the war, the Russians have agreed to allow humanitarian corridors to evacuate besieged cities, only to fire on those corridors and at times detain some of those fleeing. New York Times, 29 July 2022 After a third law enforcement officer arrives, all three try to detain the man in a room. Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 21 July 2022 Lopez, 51, was trying to detain a man suspected of theft when he was shot, according to Sheriff David Rhodes. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022 Officers were able to locate and detain the man a short distance from the home. cleveland, 4 Mar. 2022 As police attempted to detain the man, a separate black SUV fled the scene and crashed at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Brookhurst Street, killing its two passengers, whose names have not been released. Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2022 Three security guards tried to detain the man and that’s when the struggle unfolded, police said. David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English deteynen, from Anglo-French deteign-, stem of detenir, modification of Latin detinēre, from de- + tenēre to hold — more at thin First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition detain verb de·tain di-ˈtān detained; detaining 1 : to hold or keep in or as if in prison The suspect was detained by police. 2 : to stop from going on : delay Snow detained our flight. Legal Definition detain transitive verb de·tain 1 : to hold or keep in custody or possession property wrongfully detained a juvenile detained in a care facility 2 : to restrain from proceeding detained the driver and asked to see his license detainment noun 1 as in delay an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business the returning vacationers' detainment at the border only lasted a few minutes Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance delay wait detention holdup postponement deferral deferment respite setback holding pattern hesitation lag holdback slowdown pause foot-dragging reprieve Antonyms & Near Antonyms rush dispatch haste promptness promptitude 2 as in detention the state of being held in lawful custody she'll be kept in detainment until the trial if she can't post bail Synonyms & Similar Words detention imprisonment incarceration captivity confinement internment detainer arrest hold immurement seizure apprehension capture arrestment entrapment collar restraint pinch bust enchainment Antonyms & Near Antonyms discharge release freedom liberation emancipation
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detain

verb

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

Legal Definition

transitive verb

noun