detainto keep someone in official custody, typically for questioningPolice have the power to detain suspects for up to 24 hours without charge.NotePolice have the power to detain suspects for up to 24 hours without charge.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ grammar and vocabulary.Start learning IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ now