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detained

/dɨˈtejnd/

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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 detained the students after class because they were talking during the lesson. "

احتجز المعلم الطلاب بعد الحصة لأنهم كانوا يتحدثون أثناء الدرس.

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verb

اعتقل، احتجز

To put under custody.

Examples :

"The police detained the suspect for questioning about the robbery. "

اعتقلت الشرطة المشتبه به لاستجوابه بشأن السرقة.

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verb

احتجز، اعتقل

To keep back or from; to withhold.

Examples :

"The teacher detained the student after class for talking. "

احتجز المعلم الطالب بعد الحصة بسبب الكلام.

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verb

حجز، مصادرة

To seize goods for official purposes.

Examples :

"The customs agents detained the large shipment of imported toys because they suspected some were counterfeit. "

احتجز ضباط الجمارك الشحنة الكبيرة من الألعاب المستوردة لأنهم اشتبهوا في أن بعضها مزيف.

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