hold someone captive
US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
1.
menahan seseorang sebagai tawanan, memenjarakan 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.
Penculik memutuskan untuk menahan dia sebagai tawanan sehingga wang tebusan dibayar.
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The police managed to rescue the victims who were being held captive in the basement.
Polis berjaya menyelamatkan mangsa yang ditahan di ruang bawah tanah.
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memikat perhatian seseorang, menarik minat seseorang
to completely absorb someone's attention or interest
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The speaker's powerful story managed to hold the audience captive.
Cerita penceramah yang berkuasa berjaya memikat perhatian penonton.
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The thrilling plot of the novel will hold you captive from beginning to end.
Plot mendebarkan novel itu akan memikat anda dari awal hingga akhir.