No. 17,472 in Polish
zatrzymanie
"Zatrzymanie" means "stopping" or "detention" in English.
In a sentence
Zatrzymanie pojazdu na skrzyżowaniu było konieczne.
Stopping the vehicle at the intersection was necessary.
In this sentence, 'zatrzymanie' refers to the act of stopping or halting, specifically in the context of halting a vehicle.
Policja dokonała zatrzymania podejrzanego w sprawie kradzieży.
The police carried out the apprehension of the suspect in the theft case.
Here, 'zatrzymanie' is used to describe the legal action of apprehension or detention of a person by authorities.
Zatrzymanie produkcji w fabryce spowodowało opóźnienia.
The halt of production at the factory caused delays.
Here, 'zatrzymanie' means the cessation or halt of an activity, specifically factory production in this scenario.
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