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detain

/dɪˈteɪn/

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verb

Задерживать, арестовывать

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. "

Учителю пришлось задержать ученика после урока за разговоры во время теста.

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verb

Задерживать, арестовывать

To put under custody.

Examples :

"The police officer detained the suspect for questioning. "

Полицейский задержал подозреваемого для допроса.

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verb

Задерживать, удерживать

To keep back or from; to withhold.

Examples :

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

Учителю пришлось задержать ученика после уроков за плохое поведение.

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verb

Изъять, конфисковать

To seize goods for official purposes.

Examples :

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

Таможенник может изъять посылки, содержащие незадекларированные товары.

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