Verb

Definition (Entry 1 of 1)

: to hold or keep in or as if in custody

: to restrain especially from proceeding

: to force someone officially to stay in a place

: to delay someone for a short length of time

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Synonyms

hold, delay, arrest, confine, imprison, seize

Antonyms

free, discharge, let go, deliver, loose

Etymology

Grade 7

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