detain
/dɪˈteɪn/
verb
- To keep someone in a place, especially a police station or prison, and not allow them to leave, often for questioning or because they are suspected of a crime.
- The police detained the man for questioning about the robbery.
- Immigration officers detained the travelers at the airport.
- He was detained overnight until the judge could see him.
- To delay someone or make them wait, especially when they want to leave.
- Please don't detain the doctor; he has other patients to see.
- The meeting detained her longer than she expected.
- I'm sorry to detain you, but I need to ask a few questions.