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