Detainable

Pronunciation: /dɪˈteɪnəbəl/

Detainable (adj)

  1. Able to be legally kept in custody or stopped from leaving for a short time.
  2. Possible to delay or hold someone or something back, especially by rules or control.

Detainable (adjective)

Examples

  • The guard said the suspect was detainable until the investigation ended.
  • The policy allows detainable people to be held back for safety checks.