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Holding Cell

Definition:

A holding cell refers to a secure facility where individuals are temporarily detained by law enforcement agencies.

Examples:

Noun (Popular Sense): The police placed the suspect in a holding cell until further investigation could take place.

Noun (Local Sense): The small town's jail had a makeshift holding cell for unruly detainees.

Adjective: The holding cell environment was cold and impersonal.

Verb: The officer holding-celled the suspect to prevent any further escape attempts.

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