Définitions
1.NounA person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.
2.NounA person seized in order to compel another party to act (or refrain from acting) in a certain way, because of the threat of harm to the hostage.
3.NounSomething that constrains one's actions because it is at risk.
4.NounOne who is compelled by something, especially something that poses a threat; one who is not free to choose their own course of action.
5.NounThe condition of being held as security or to compel someone else to act or not act in a particular way.
6.VerbTo give (someone or something) as a hostage to (someone or something else).
7.VerbTo hold (someone or something) hostage, especially in a way that constrains or controls the person or thing held, or in order to exchange for something else.