hold someone captive
US /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
UK /hoʊld ˈsʌmwʌn ˈkæptɪv/
1.
birini esir tutmak, birini rehin tutmak
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.
Fidyeciler, fidye ödenene kadar onu esir tutmaya karar verdiler.
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The police managed to rescue the victims who were being held captive in the basement.
Polis, bodrumda esir tutulan kurbanları kurtarmayı başardı.
2.
birinin dikkatini çekmek, birini büyülemek
to completely absorb someone's attention or interest
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The speaker's powerful story managed to hold the audience captive.
Konuşmacının güçlü hikayesi dinleyicileri büyülemeyi başardı.
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The thrilling plot of the novel will hold you captive from beginning to end.
Romanın heyecan verici konusu sizi baştan sona büyüleyecek.