One entry found for detain.
Main Entry: de·tain
Pronunciation: di-primarystresstamacrn
Function: verb
1 : to hold or keep in or as if in prison
2 : to prevent from proceeding : STOP <was detained by a flat tire>
- de·tain·ment /-mschwant/ noun


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