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Detain

/dɪˈteɪn/
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(verb) To keep something from proceeding or coming to completion; to delay.

Don't let me detain you.
To my surprise, the young lady held up her gloved hand to detain me.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Don't let me ____ you.

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