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take someone hostage
US /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
1.
to capture and hold someone as a prisoner in order to force another party to meet demands
:
•
The terrorists threatened to
take someone hostage
if their demands were not met.
•
The kidnappers decided to
take someone hostage
to ensure their escape.
:
kidnap
abduct
seize
capture
detain
:
hostage
take someone's advice
take someone to court
take someone for a ride
take someone's word for it
take someone/something seriously
take something/someone for granted