# detains

Pronunciation: say "di-TAYNZ" /dɪˈteɪnz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular present of detain. — third-person singular simple present indicative of detain
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of detain. Use it after he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _Customs detains shipments that lack the proper paperwork._
   - _The officer detains the suspect until backup arrives at the scene._

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