what is the meaning of detain?

To hinder someone from going further,or forge ahead.

Hello prabhat, 1. To keep from proceeding; delay or retard. 2. To keep in custody or temporary confinement: The police detained several suspects for questioning. The disruptive students were detained after school until their parents had been notified. 3. Obsolete To retain or withhold (payment or pr

1. Keep (someone) in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations. 2. Keep (someone) from proceeding; hold back.