dictionary.ptdetain / may detainverbgeneral usecommon/dɨˈtɐɲɐ/de·te·nhaPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1Conjugated form of the verb 'to detain' in the present subjunctive or imperative mood.Usage examples“It is crucial that he detain the suspect.”“May the law detain those who break it.”SynonymsstopholdarrestAntonymsreleasefreeCommon combinationsthat he detain
Conjugated form of the verb 'to detain' in the present subjunctive or imperative mood.Usage examples“It is crucial that he detain the suspect.”“May the law detain those who break it.”SynonymsstopholdarrestAntonymsreleasefreeCommon combinationsthat he detain