take someone hostage
US /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
1.
birini rehin almak, birini kaçırmak
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.
Teröristler, talepleri karşılanmazsa birini rehin almakla tehdit etti.
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The kidnappers decided to take someone hostage to ensure their escape.
Kaçırıcılar, kaçışlarını sağlamak için birini rehin almaya karar verdiler.