Definitions

1. verb

to hold someone in custody or confine them for questioning, investigation, or as a punishment

“The police detained the suspect for further questioning.”

2. verb

to delay or hold back something, such as a decision or a process

“The project was detained by a lack of funding.”

3. noun

the act of holding someone in custody or confining them

“The detainment of the suspect was a violation of their human rights.”

4. noun

a delay or holding back of something

“The detainment of the project was due to a lack of resources.”