Detainable
Pronunciation: /dɪˈteɪnəbəl/
Detainable (adj)
- Able to be legally kept in custody or stopped from leaving for a short time.
- 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.