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detém

verbgeneral usecommon/dɨˈtẽj̃/de·tem

Definition

1

Third person singular form of the verb 'to detain' or 'to hold' in the present tense.

Usage examples

“The authority detains the individual for questioning.”
“This file holds the key evidence.”

Common combinations

holds powerholds informationholds a prisoner