detention

Definition

  • noun: the act of keeping someone in a prison or similar place
  • noun: the act or fact of detaining or holding back
  • synonyms: withholding, confinement, restraint

Examples

  • Dozens of protesters were held/kept 'in detention' for six hours. [=were detained for six hours]

  • She spent several months in a 'detention center' for women.

  • They both got/received three 'detentions' this year.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) my things out of the basement. Wait a minute. He doesn't have his stuff down here. SHEPHERD: That's right. Until you all have better attitudes, you're in detention. - (LOCK CLICKS) - Detention? He-he put us in detention in our own house? - Oh, my God! - Oh, my God! We-we... uh, okay, we're gonna deal with that thing and then we're gonna deal with detention. How long is Principal Shepherd gonna keep us in detention down here? Oh, you got a big date? Is that it? Got to get out of here for a big date? - Is that what you're saying? (..)
    2020 TvShow: Family Guy Title: Movin' In (Principal Shepherd's Song) Season: 18 Episode 20