Detentions Meaning in English
word · lemma: detention
Definition
'Detentions' are periods when someone is kept in a place as a punishment, often used for students who must stay at school after hours due to misbehavior. It can also refer more generally to holding someone in custody.
Usage & Nuances
In schools, 'detentions' is common in the phrase 'after-school detentions.' It is primarily a formal or semi-formal term in the educational context. Can sometimes mean police or immigration holding. Do not confuse with 'arrest' (more serious) or 'suspension' (temporary removal from school).
Example Sentences
She got two detentions for talking in class.
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The teacher handed out three detentions today.
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He had to serve his detentions after school.
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All those detentions finally made him stop being late.
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If you keep talking back, you'll get even more detentions.
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Police made several detentions at last night’s protest.
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