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detain

/dɪˈteɪn/

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verb

احتجز، اعتقل

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

Examples :

"The teacher had to detain the student after class for talking during the test. "

اضطر المعلم إلى احتجاز الطالب بعد الحصة بسبب التحدث أثناء الاختبار.

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verb

احتجز، اعتقل

To put under custody.

Examples :

"The police officer detained the suspect for questioning. "

احتجز ضابط الشرطة المشتبه به لاستجوابه.

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verb

احتجز، اعتقل

To keep back or from; to withhold.

Examples :

"The teacher had to detain the student after class for misbehaving. "

اضطر المعلم إلى احتجاز الطالب بعد الحصة بسبب سوء السلوك.

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verb

حجز، مصادرة

To seize goods for official purposes.

Examples :

"The customs officer may detain packages containing undeclared items. "

قد يحتجز ضابط الجمارك الطرود التي تحتوي على مواد غير مصرح بها.

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