detain (Meaning)
detain (v)
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
stop or halt
cause to be slowed down or delayed
detain (v. t.)
To keep back or from; to withhold.
To restrain from proceeding; to stay or stop; to delay; as, we were detained by an accident.
To hold or keep in custody.
detain (n.)
Detention.
Synonyms & Antonyms of detain
detain Sentence Examples
- The police had to detain the suspect for questioning regarding the robbery.
- Due to a security breach, airport authorities had to detain several passengers for further investigation.
- The customs officer decided to detain the traveler for carrying prohibited items in their luggage.
- The soldier was ordered to detain any unauthorized individuals attempting to enter the military base.
- During the protest, the police had to detain several demonstrators who were inciting violence.
- The security guard had to detain the shoplifter until the police arrived.
- Immigration officials have the authority to detain individuals who enter the country illegally.
- The prison guards had to detain the inmate after he attempted to escape.
- The landlord decided to detain the tenant's security deposit due to damages to the property.
- The embassy may detain individuals suspected of espionage until their identity and intentions are verified.
FAQs About the word detain
deprive of freedom; take into confinement, stop or halt, cause to be slowed down or delayedTo keep back or from; to withhold., To restrain from proceeding; to s
apprehend, seize,arrest,restrain, commit, restrict, constrain, incarcerate, imprison, shut
free, release, spring, free,liberate, release, spring, loosen, loose, emancipate
The police had to detain the suspect for questioning regarding the robbery.
Due to a security breach, airport authorities had to detain several passengers for further investigation.
The customs officer decided to detain the traveler for carrying prohibited items in their luggage.
The soldier was ordered to detain any unauthorized individuals attempting to enter the military base.
