Detensiyon (en. Detention)

de-ten-si-yon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or situation where a person is held in a place, usually restricting their freedom.
The students were placed in detention due to their misbehavior.
Ang mga mag-aaral ay inilagay sa detensiyon dahil sa kanilang pag-uugaling masama.
A legal process by which a person is held or imprisoned by authorities.
The detention of the suspects occurred after thorough investigation.
Ang detensiyon ng mga suspek ay naganap matapos ang masusing imbestigasyon.

Etymology

derived from the English word 'detention'

Common Phrases and Expressions

execution of detention
the process of arresting or holding a person
pagsasagawa ng detensiyon

Related Words

arrest
An action of taking or apprehending a person by authorities, usually as part of a legal process.
pag-aresto
custody
The state of being cared for or looked after, usually describing detention for a person's safety.
pangangalaga

Slang Meanings

Who wouldn't stop, bestie? This is so intense!
Caught! There's so much detention around, it seems like it won't ever end.
Huli! Ang daming detensiyon sa paligid, parang di na ata mauubos.
It's like just watching people squish together!
There's so much detention at school, it's fun when they start fighting!
Ang daming detensiyon sa eskuwelahan, ang saya tuloy pag nag-aaway!