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How is the word задерживать translated from Russian to English

Официально удерживать кого-либо под стражей.

To officially keep someone in custody.

verb
English translation
Detain

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  • Полиция задержала двоих мужчин для допроса. — Police detained two men for questioning.

  • Полицейские могут задерживать подозреваемого на срок до двадцати четырёх часов. — Officers may detain a suspect for up to twenty-four hours.

  • Могут ли они задержать его без адвоката? — Can they detain him without a lawyer?

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FAQ about “задерживать”

How is “задерживать” translated from Russian?
“задерживать” translates into English as “Detain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “задерживать” mean?
Meaning of “задерживать”: Официально удерживать кого-либо под стражей. In English — “Detain”.
What part of speech is “задерживать”?
“задерживать” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “задерживать”?
Example sentences with “задерживать” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “задерживать”?
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