Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Detain

Delay

The most appropriate synonym of the given word detain is delay.

• Detain means to keep someone or something in one place for a period of time, especially against their will.
• Delay means to postpone or cause something to happen later than planned or expected.
• Advance means to move or cause to move forward.
• Permit means to allow or give permission for something to happen.
• Allow means to let something happen or be done without preventing it.