detain

The police can detain suspects for questioning.

The immigration officer may detain travelers for further inspection.

The security guard detained the shoplifter until the police arrived.

The government has the authority to detain individuals suspected of terrorism.

She was detained at the airport due to an issue with her visa.

The court can detain a defendant if they are deemed a flight risk.

The protestors were detained by the authorities for causing public disturbance.

The company can detain an employee suspected of stealing company property.

Immigrants crossing the border illegally may be detained by border patrol agents.

The suspect was detained pending further investigation into the crime.