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Meaning of hold to ransom | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To hold (someone) hostage until a ransom is paid.

UK, transitive

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

hold together hold true hold up hold up a mirror to hold up as hold up one's end