hold hostage

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. fiil 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.
2. fiil 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.”

3. fiil To sabotage (a computer) with intent to blackmail the owner.

   “Before Frank could turn in his final exam, Jigsaw held his computer hostage.”

4. fiil 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.”