CEFR B1

detained

verb

Meaning

To officially keep someone in a place, such as a police station, because they are suspected of committing a crime.

Examples

The suspects were detained by immigration officials.
He was detained for several hours while the police investigated.

Synonyms: held, arrested, apprehended, confined

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detained (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈteɪnd/

Definition

To officially keep someone in a place, such as a police station, because they are suspected of committing a crime.

Examples

The suspects were detained by immigration officials.
He was detained for several hours while the police investigated.
She was detained at the border for carrying undeclared goods.

How to Use detained

detained by (prepositional phrase): To be held or kept by someone or something. — "She was detained by a sudden illness."
detained for (prepositional phrase): To be held or kept for a specific reason or period. — "He was detained for speeding."

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