hold someone captive
US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
1.
menahan seseorang, menyandera seseorang
to keep someone as a prisoner or in a confined space, often against their will
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The kidnappers decided to hold him captive until the ransom was paid.
Para penculik memutuskan untuk menahannya sampai tebusan dibayar.
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The police managed to rescue the victims who were being held captive in the basement.
Polisi berhasil menyelamatkan para korban yang ditahan di ruang bawah tanah.
2.
memikat perhatian seseorang, menyerap perhatian seseorang
to completely absorb someone's attention or interest
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The speaker's powerful story managed to hold the audience captive.
Kisah kuat pembicara berhasil memikat perhatian penonton.
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The thrilling plot of the novel will hold you captive from beginning to end.
Plot novel yang mendebarkan akan memikat Anda dari awal hingga akhir.