detain
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/dɪˈteɪn/
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/dɪˈteɪn/
to hold someone in a place like a police station or prison and not let them leave
The police can detain someone they suspect of a crime for questioning.
경찰은 범죄 용의자를 심문하기 위해 구금할 수 있습니다.
to delay someone or stop them from going where they planned
Bad weather may detain flights at the airport for hours.
악천후로 인해 공항에서 비행기가 몇 시간 동안 지연될 수 있습니다.