detain

US /dɪˈteɪn/
UK /dɪˈteɪn/
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1.

detener, retener

keep (someone) in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in a political context

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Police have the right to detain suspects for a limited period.
La policía tiene derecho a detener a los sospechosos por un período limitado.
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Immigration officers can detain individuals who enter the country illegally.
Los oficiales de inmigración pueden detener a individuos que ingresan ilegalmente al país.
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2.

detener, retrasar

delay someone or prevent them from leaving

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I was detained by a long phone call.
Me detuvo una larga llamada telefónica.
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Please don't detain me, I'm in a hurry.
Por favor, no me detengas, tengo prisa.
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