to kidnap
verb/sɨ.kɨʃˈtɾaɾ/medium
se·ques·trar
Definitions
1To take someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.
The terrorists kidnapped the journalist and demanded the release of prisoners.
The child was kidnapped from the playground.
Common collocations
to kidnap someoneto kidnap a childto be kidnapped
2To take possession of something by legal authority or by force.
The authorities seized his assets due to tax evasion.
Rebels seized the cargo ship in international waters.
Common collocations
to seize assetsto seize propertyto seize control
Etymology
Do latim 'sequestrare', 'separar, pôr de lado'.