H hitinvo Member Joined Feb 27, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Jul 18, 2010 #1 what are the differences between detain and delay? (using conditions of each one) thanks
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jul 18, 2010 #2 To detain is an authority figure preventing you from leaving. To delay is to impose a wait for some reason. The airline can delay my departure. The airport security can detain me for trying to carry a forbidden item through the security screening.
To detain is an authority figure preventing you from leaving. To delay is to impose a wait for some reason. The airline can delay my departure. The airport security can detain me for trying to carry a forbidden item through the security screening.
