What is the Meaning of Detain?

Meaning for word Detain is 'cause to be slowed down or delayed'.

Detain meaning & Detain definition in MeaningPedia

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Detain

Meaning 1 : cause to be slowed down or delayed

Synonyms : delay, hold up

Meaning 2 : deprive of freedom; take into confinement

Synonyms : confine

Meaning 3 : stop or halt

Synonyms : delay, stay

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