detain

Meaning

To keep someone in official custody, especially for questioning.

Example sentences

• Police detained two men for questioning.পুলিশ জিজ্ঞাসাবাদের জন্য দুজনকে আটক করল।
• He was detained at the border for hours.তাঁকে সীমান্তে কয়েক ঘণ্টা আটকে রাখা হলো।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: hold, confine

Antonyms: release, free