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take hostage

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

transitive

Equivalents

3 more languages
Esperantoostaĝigi
Latinawadio
Nederlandsgijzelen

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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