DETENTION


Meaning of DETENTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪˈtenʃən ]

n. 1 detaining or being detained. 2 a being kept in school after hours as a punishment. b an instance of this. 3 custody; confinement. ødetention centre Brit. an institution for the brief detention of young offenders. [F d÷tention or LL detentio (as DETAIN)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.