adjective

detained

dih-TAYND

adjective

Held in custody, or delayed from proceeding.

"He was detained at the border for several hours."

How to Use Detained

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHeld back, either in custody or simply delayed.

Common pairings

detained at detained without charge

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He was _____ at the border for several hours.

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