detained

Definitions

Kept under official control or in custody, typically in a prison or police station.

Delayed or held back from proceeding; kept waiting.

Examples

The suspect was detained by police for questioning regarding the robbery.

Several protesters were detained after refusing to leave the government building.

The flight was delayed because a passenger was detained at security for carrying prohibited items.

Synonyms

confined imprisoned held incarcerated interned captured restrained

Antonyms

released freed liberated discharged acquitted unshackled let go