hold captive
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[hold] {sb} captive

Definition & Bedeutung von "hold captive"

to hold captive
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to keep someone confined or restrained, limiting their freedom of movement or action

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The pirates threatened to take captive the crew of the cargo ship unless their demands were met.
The explorers were held captive by a remote tribe deep in the jungle.
After being held captive for months, the escapee managed to flee through a hidden exit.
The army was able to take captive several enemy soldiers during the skirmish.
The rebel forces successfully liberated the townspeople held captive by the oppressive regime.
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