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Ransoming
Translation of "ransoming" into Russian
ransoming
Noun
UK
/ˈrænsəmɪŋ/
US
/ˈrænsəmɪŋ/
ransoming
ransomings pl
The ransoming of the hostages was a complex negotiation.
Выкуп заложников был сложной переговорной задачей.
Additional translations
выкупная операция
освобождение за выкуп
ransom
Verbransoming
Gerund
UK
/ˈræn.səm/
US
/ˈræn.səm/
ransom
ransoms
ransomed Past Simple / Past Participle
ransoming Gerund
The kidnappers demanded a large sum to ransom the hostages.
Похитители потребовали большую сумму, чтобы выкупать заложников.
Definitions
ransoming
Noun
UK
/ˈræn.sə.mɪŋ/
US
/ˈræn.sə.mɪŋ/
The act of obtaining the release of a captive or seized property by making a payment demanded.
The ransoming of the hostages was completed after the payment was delivered.
ransom
Verb
UK
/ˈræn.səm/
US
/ˈræn.səm/
To obtain the release of a captive or seized property by paying a demanded price.
The family had to ransom their loved one from the kidnappers.
To seize and hold (a person or property) in order to demand payment for their release.
Pirates ransomed the merchant vessel's crew for a hefty sum.
ransoming
Adjective
UK
/ˈræn.sə.mɪŋ/
US
/ˈræn.sə.mɪŋ/
Pertaining to the payment of ransom or the process of securing release by such payment.
The government set up a special fund for ransoming expenses.
ransoming
Pres. Participle
UK
/ˈræn.sə.mɪŋ/
US
/ˈræn.sə.mɪŋ/
Engaged in or relating to the act of holding someone or something for ransom.
The ransoming pirates demanded millions of dollars.
Idioms and phrases
ransom prisoners
The government tried to ransom prisoners captured during the conflict.
выкупать заключённых
Правительство пыталось выкупить заключённых, захваченных во время конфликта.
ransom hostages
They made a desperate attempt to ransom hostages held by the rebels.
выкупать заложников
Они предприняли отчаянную попытку выкупить заложников, удерживаемых повстанцами.
ransom captives
The king decided to ransom captives taken during the war.
выкупать пленных
Король решил выкупить пленных, захваченных во время войны.
ransom (someone's) freedom
They had to ransom his freedom after he was captured.
выкупать свободу (кого-то)
Им пришлось выкупать его свободу после того, как он был захвачен.