hold hostage

动词 v.

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动词 v.

To hold as hostage.; To have possession or custody of (a person) as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand.
To hold as hostage.; To seek advantage in a situation by threatening the well-being or success of (a person or thing not directly involved in the situation).

— Mr. President, when someone holds up this bill and holds it hostage, it is holding hostage the money that would go to aid victims of disaster.
To hold as hostage.; To sabotage (a computer) with intent to blackmail the owner.

— Before Frank could turn in his final exam, Jigsaw held his computer hostage.
To hold in custody or use for any advantage.

— That way, a taxidriver cannot hold the traveler's luggage hostage in the trunk for more money.

holds hostage present,singular,third-person holding hostage participle,present held hostage participle,past held hostage past