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to detain
01
to officially hold someone in a place, such as a jail, and not let them go
02
cause to be slowed down or delayed
03
stop or halt
Example
The store security may detain shoplifters until the arrival of law enforcement.
Border security may detain individuals without proper documentation at the airport.
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.
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