hold someone captive
US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
1.
manter alguém cativo, manter alguém em cativeiro
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.
Os sequestradores decidiram mantê-lo cativo até que o resgate fosse pago.
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The police managed to rescue the victims who were being held captive in the basement.
A polícia conseguiu resgatar as vítimas que estavam sendo mantidas em cativeiro no porão.
2.
prender a atenção de alguém, cativar alguém
to completely absorb someone's attention or interest
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The speaker's powerful story managed to hold the audience captive.
A poderosa história do orador conseguiu manter a audiência cativa.
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The thrilling plot of the novel will hold you captive from beginning to end.
O enredo emocionante do romance irá mantê-lo cativo do início ao fim.