take someone hostage
US /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
1.
menyandera seseorang, menawan seseorang
to capture and hold someone as a prisoner in order to force another party to meet demands
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The terrorists threatened to take someone hostage if their demands were not met.
Para teroris mengancam akan menyandera seseorang jika tuntutan mereka tidak dipenuhi.
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The kidnappers decided to take someone hostage to ensure their escape.
Para penculik memutuskan untuk menyandera seseorang untuk memastikan pelarian mereka.