Pesquisar
to detain
01
detenção, prender
to officially hold someone in a place, such as a jail, and not let them go
Transitive: to detain sb
02
detener, atrasar
to hold someone or something back, preventing further action or movement
Transitive: to detain sb
detain
v
detainment
n
detainment
n
Exemplo
Border security may detain individuals without proper documentation at the airport.
The store security may detain shoplifters until the arrival of law enforcement.
The police decided to detain the suspect for further questioning.
The immigration officers have the authority to detain individuals entering the country illegally.
During the investigation, law enforcement has the power to detain individuals suspected of a crime.
