detain

US /dɪˈteɪn/
UK /dɪˈteɪn/
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1.

menahan, menahan diri

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.
Polis berhak untuk menahan suspek untuk tempoh yang terhad.
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Immigration officers can detain individuals who enter the country illegally.
Pegawai imigresen boleh menahan individu yang memasuki negara secara haram.
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holdconfineimprisonarrestcustody
2.

menahan, melambatkan

delay someone or prevent them from leaving

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I was detained by a long phone call.
Saya tertahan oleh panggilan telefon yang panjang.
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Please don't detain me, I'm in a hurry.
Tolong jangan tahan saya, saya tergesa-gesa.
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delayhold uphinderimpedeobstruct