zadržovat — meaning in English

English meaning

• detain verb To officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.
• impound verb To seize and hold something officially, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.

Senses

zadržovat is used for these senses in English:

• detain (transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody.
• impound (transitive) To hold back.

detain — full definition

1. verb To officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.
2. verb To delay someone or keep them from moving on.

impound — full definition

1. verb To seize and hold something officially, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.
2. noun A place where impounded vehicles or property are stored.

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