detain
/dɪˈteɪn; dɪ`ten/ v[Tn]
1 prevent (sb) from leaving or doing sth; delay 阻止（某人）离开或做某事; 耽搁; 延误
She was detained in the office by unexpected callers. 有些临时访客把她耽搁在办公室里了.
This question need not detain us long, ie can be settled quickly. 这个问题不必耽搁我们很长时间.
2 keep (sb) in custody; lock up 拘留（某人）; 扣押
The police detained him for questioning. 警方对他进行拘留审问.