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detain

verb

/dɪˈteɪn/

Meaning

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

The police detained the suspect for questioning.

detained in custody

arrest, hold, confine, apprehend

release, free, liberate

detain a suspect, detain for questioning, unlawfully detained

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

to take part in an event or activity

to drive, force, or urge someone to do something

to slow down, block, or hinder progress or movement

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly

To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.