detain
//dɪˈteɪn//
Verb
detainInfinitive
detainPresent tense
detainedPast tense
detainedPast participle
detainingPresent participle
detainsThird-person singular
1
To keep someone in official custody, typically for questioning or legal reasons.
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
2
To delay or hold back someone from proceeding.
I'm sorry to detain you, but I have one more question.