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Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning The guard detained the intruder at the entrance of the building.
The bouncer detained the unruly patron and escorted him out of the club.
The police detained the suspect for questioning in connection with the robbery.
The doctor explained to the patient's family why they had to be detained for their own safety.
The teacher detained the students after class for a brief discussion.
The store employees detained the shoplifter to prevent them from leaving with stolen merchandise.
The customs officer detained the package for further examination.
The technical difficulties detained the start of the live event.
The bad weather conditions detained the flight for several hours.
The FBI detained the hacker for questioning about the cyberattack.
The librarian detained the overdue book until the late fee was paid.
The flooding detained the residents in their homes.
The store manager detained the suspected shoplifter and called the police.
The family was relieved when their loved one was finally detained for their mental illness.
The customs officials detained the smuggler for illegal goods.
The school administrator detained the student in the office to discuss their behavior.
He was detained at the border for not having proper documentation.
The protester was detained by the authorities.
The asylum seeker was detained by immigration officials.
The suspect was detained without bail pending trial.
The traffic jam detained us on our way to the airport.
The security officer detained the man for acting suspiciously.
The government detained the journalist for reporting on sensitive information.
The customs officials detained the traveler for bringing prohibited items.
The investigators detained the suspect for interrogation.
The customs officer detained the smuggled goods.
The authorities detained the vehicle for being involved in a hit-and-run case.
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