English Explanatory Dictionary

take hostage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To take custody or possession of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand; to take as hostage.

Word forms

take hostage takes hostage taking hostage took hostage taken hostage

Related words

hold hostage
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