This is the 367th most frequent Russian word.
задержали
"Задержали" - "detained" or "arrested."
Here, 'задержали' refers to the act of authorities apprehending a person, typically in a legal or official context.
Полиция задержала подозреваемого.
The police detained the suspect.
In this sentence, 'задержали' indicates a delay or hold-up, typically caused by external factors like traffic.
Из-за пробки нас задержали на полчаса.
Due to the traffic jam, we were delayed by half an hour.
Here, 'задержали' conveys the action of causing someone to remain or wait longer than expected.