we detain / we hold

verb/dɨ.ˈte.muʃ/medium

de·te·mos

Definition

First person plural present indicative of the verb 'to detain'. Meaning we stop, hold, or keep in custody.

We detained the man for questioning.

We hold the key evidence in a secure location.

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Common collocations

we detain the suspectwe hold the information

Do latim *dētinēre* (segurar, reter). Forma da 1.ª pessoa do plural do presente do indicativo do verbo deter.