Meaning Of The Word Detain

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What's The Definition Of Detain?

detain
verb: To detain someone means to delay them, for example by talking to them.
verb: When people such as the police detain someone, they keep them in a place under their control.

detain in American English
to keep in custody; confine
transitive verb: to keep from proceeding; keep waiting; delay

detain in British English
to delay; hold back; stop

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