[hold|take] captive
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to keep someone confined or restrained, limiting their freedom of movement or action
- The evil sorcerer held the princess captive in his dark castle.
- The kidnappers held the businessman captive until a ransom was paid.
- The rebel forces successfully liberated the townspeople held captive by the oppressive regime.
- The explorers were held captive by a remote tribe deep in the jungle.
- The escaped convict held a family captive in their own home while on the run.