Detaining
Pronunciation: /dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
Detaining (verb)
- to keep someone in custody or in a place, so they cannot leave for a short time
- to stop someone from continuing their activity by keeping them waiting or under control
- to hold a person so authorities can ask questions or check facts before a decision
Examples
- The guard detaining the crowd kept people from entering.
- She was detaining him at the door so he could not leave.