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holding yard

/ˈhəʊldɪŋ jɑːd/

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/ˈhəʊldɪŋ jɑːd/C1formallegal
  • ruОхраняемая территория, часто в пределах тюрьмы или места содержания под стражей, где лица временно содержатся до перевода в другое место или до определения их правового статуса.

A secure area, often within a prison or detention facility, where individuals are temporarily held before being transferred to another location or before their legal status is determined.

  1. Temporary detention areaB2formal

    A designated area where people or animals are kept temporarily before being moved elsewhere.

    ruВременное место содержания

    • The prisoners were kept in a holding yard before the trial.
    • The cattle were moved to a holding yard before transport.
    • The airport has a holding yard for vehicles awaiting inspection.