Meaning ofdetainin English

Verb

1. to put under custody; official control
   The police will detain the suspect for further questioning.
2. to hold someone back; restrict progress
   The manager was forced to detain the shipment due to customs issues.
3. to keep or withhold something; prevent release
   The teacher had to detain the student after class to discuss their behavior.
4. to seize goods for official purposes; confiscate
   The government will detain the smuggled goods and impose a heavy fine.