hostage

US /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

UK /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

1.

ostaggio

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition

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The terrorists took several people hostage.

I terroristi hanno preso diverse persone in ostaggio.

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He was held hostage for over a month.

È stato tenuto in ostaggio per oltre un mese.

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captive prisoner detainee

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take someone hostage