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Learn the definition of detention as a noun in English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say detention in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Detention is a word for confinement or imprisonment, usually for a short time. It's also a punishment where children must stay after school. If you're in detention, you probably did something wrong: you're being confined against your will.
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custody or confinement, esp of a suspect awaiting trial. ( as modifier ) a detention order. a form of punishment in which a pupil is detained after school. the withholding of something belonging to or claimed by another.
Definition of detention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Detention is a noun that means a situation in which someone is kept somewhere and not allowed to leave, or a school punishment in which a student is kept in school after the others. Learn more about the word, its usage and translations in different languages.
Detention is when someone is arrested or put into prison, especially for political reasons. ...the detention without trial of government critics. They have been held in detention since the end of June. The government says the detentions are necessary on national security grounds.
