Definition
Definition of detaining - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
custodialTECH. related to keeping someone in custodyTECH.
- The detaining officer ensured the suspect was securely held.
2.
delayRare causing someone to be delayed or held backRare
- The detaining process took longer than expected.
Noun
1.
legalTECH. act of holding someone in custodyTECH.
- The detaining of the suspect lasted several hours.
2.
withholding goodsTECH. act of withholding goods for official reasonsTECH.
- The detaining of the cargo was due to customs issues.
Origin of detaining
Latin, de- (from) + tenere (to hold)
Terms with detaining included in their meaning
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holding period
act of detaining or state of being detained
detention facility
place for detaining suspects or prisoners
legal
act of detaining a suspect by a non-officer
detention
place for detaining civilians during war
conversation
act of detaining someone in conversation
detention
the act of stopping or detaining someone
Examples of detaining in a sentence
Detaining measures were strictly followed by the staff. The detaining paperwork delayed our departure. His detaining behavior caused us to miss the train. The detaining of the individual was deemed unlawful. There was a public outcry over the detaining of the protesters. The detaining of the shipment caused delays.
Detaining of goods is common in trade disputes.
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- French:retenu, détention, ...
- German:festhaltend, Festnahme, ...
- Italian:detenzione, sequestro, ...
- Spanish:detención, retención, ...
- Portuguese:detenção, prisão, ...
- Chinese:拘留的, 拘留, ...
- Japanese:拘留する, 拘留, ...
- Arabic:احْتِجازِيّ, اِحْتِجاز, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲצָרִי, מַעְצָר, ...
- Russian:удерживающий, задержание, ...
- Ukrainian:утримуючий, утримання, ...
- Hindi:कस्टोडियल, हिरासत, ...
Definition of detain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
interactiondelay someone by holding their attention
- She was detained by a long phone call.
2.
law enforcementTECH. keep someone in custody for legal reasonsTECH.
- The police detain suspects for questioning.
Origin of detain
Latin, de (from) + tenere (hold)
Examples of detain in a sentence
He was detained by a colleague wanting to chat. Authorities can detain individuals without charge. Customs officers may detain goods at the border.
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- French:retenir, détenir, ...
- German:aufhalten, festnehmen, ...
- Italian:trattenere, arrestare, ...
- Spanish:retener, detener, ...
- Portuguese:prender, deter, ...
- Chinese:耽搁, 拘留, ...
- Japanese:引き止める, 拘留する, ...
- Arabic:شَغَلَ, احتجز, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַכֵּב, לַעֲצוֹר, ...
- Russian:задерживать, задержать, ...
- Ukrainian:затримувати, тримати під вартою, ...
- Hindi:रोकना, हिरासत में लेना, ...
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