detention (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈtenʃn/
Definition
The state of being confined or kept in a restricted place, often as a punishment or while awaiting trial.
Examples
The prisoner was held in detention for several weeks without charge.
Many students faced detention for violating school rules.
The refugees were kept in a detention center pending their asylum claims.
How to Use detention
- detention center (collocation)
- A facility where people are held in detention. — "The immigrants were processed at the detention center."
- in detention (prepositional phrase)
- Being held in a state of detention. — "The suspect remained in detention overnight."
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