detention

detention englannista suomeksi

1. pidätys

2. jälki-istunto

0. Substantiivi

1. pidätys; pidättäminen act

2. pidätys, aresti

3. jälki-istunto

detention englanniksi

1. The act of detaining or the state of being detained.

2. (quote-journal)

3. (quote-journal) On the 18th of October, 1841, a very intense magnetic disturbance was recorded, and amongst other curious facts mentioned is that of the detention of the 10:05pm express train at Exeter for 16 minutes, as from the magnetic disturbance affecting the needles so powerfully, it was impossible to ascertain if the line was clear at Starcross. The superintendent at Exeter reported the next morning that someone was playing tricks with the instruments, and would not let them work."

4. A temporary state of custody or confinement.

5. Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.

6. A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork.

(ux)

7. The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.

8. detention