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Detained Meaning in English

word · lemma: detain

/dɪˈteɪnd/
di-TAYND
/dɪtˈeɪnd/
di-TAYND

Definición

Kept somewhere by the authorities, usually by the police or law enforcement, and not allowed to leave. Can also mean being delayed or held back for another reason.

Uso & Matices

Common in formal, legal, or news contexts involving police or border control. Can also mean simply being delayed (less common). Do not confuse 'detained' with 'arrested'—'detained' does not always mean someone is officially charged.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The police detained the man for questioning.

basic

The students were detained after school.

basic

Travelers were detained at the border.

basic

She was detained at work and arrived home late.

natural

Several protesters were detained but released later that day.

natural

Sorry I’m late, I was detained by a long meeting.

natural