detain in Latin
detain in Latin is dētineō, teneo — detain means to officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.
detain in Latin
dētineō
(transitive) To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
teneo
(transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody.
What does "detain" mean?
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verb To officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.
"Police detained the suspect for questioning."
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verb To delay someone or keep them from moving on.
"Sorry to detain you — I just have one more question."
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detain in a sentence
- Police detained the suspect for questioning.
- Sorry to detain you — I just have one more question.
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What is "detain" in Latin?
"detain" in Latin is dētineō, teneo. detain means: To officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.
How do you use "detain" in a sentence?
Example: "Police detained the suspect for questioning." In Latin, "detain" is dētineō, teneo.
Are there other ways to say "detain" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "detain": dētineō, teneo.
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