Definitions from Wiktionary (hold hostage)

▸ verb:  To hold as hostage.
▸ verb:  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.
▸ verb:  To seek advantage in a situation by threatening the well-being or success of (a person or thing not directly involved in the situation).
▸ verb:  (computer science, of a hacker or malware) To sabotage (a computer) with intent to blackmail the owner.
▸ verb:  To hold in custody or use for any advantage.




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