Detaining

verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.

2.verbTo put under custody.

3.verbTo keep back or from; to withhold.

4.verbTo seize goods for official purposes.

5.nounThe act by which someone is detained; detention.

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