Detention

[dɪ'tenʃ(ə)n] or [dɪ'tɛnʃən]

Definition

(noun.) a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home; 'the detention of tardy pupils'.

(noun.) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); 'his detention was politically motivated'; 'the prisoner is on hold'; 'he is in the custody of police'.

Typist: Maura--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of detaining or keeping back; a withholding.

(n.) The state of being detained (stopped or hindered); delay from necessity.

(n.) Confinement; restraint; custody.

Typist: Veronica

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Retention, retaining, hindrance

ANT:Relinquishment, abandonment, letting_go

Inputed by Elisabeth

Definition

n. act of detaining: state of being detained: confinement: delay.—n. Detent′ something to check motion: a catch esp. in a clock or watch.

Checker: Sinclair