1cap·tive 
/ˈkæptɪv/ adjective
/ˈkæptɪv/ adjective 1 : captured and kept in a prison, cage, etc.
▪ The captive soldiers planned their escape. ▪ captive animals ▪ Enemy forces took/held them captive. [=took or kept them as prisoners] 2 always used before a noun : forced to watch or listen to something because you cannot leave
▪ The passengers on the plane were a captive audience. [=the passengers on the plane could not leave and had to listen to what was being said]
▪ The captive soldiers planned their escape. ▪ captive animals ▪ Enemy forces took/held them captive. [=took or kept them as prisoners]
▪ The passengers on the plane were a captive audience. [=the passengers on the plane could not leave and had to listen to what was being said]
