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detain

/dɪ'teɪn/

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verb
cause to be slowed down or delayed
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delay hold up

type of:
slow up retard slow slow down decelerate
verb
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
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confine
verb
stop or halt
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delay stay

type of:
check retard delay

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