In anatomy, abduct means to move a body part away from the middle of the body. This usually happens with arms or legs.
The leg muscles abduct when you move it sideways.
Doctors say the arm can abduct during exercise.
Abduct can also mean to secretly take someone by trick or attraction. It is like leading someone away without permission.
He tried to abduct the witness silently.
They planned to abduct the guard without noise.
Abduct means to take a person away suddenly and quickly. It usually involves surprise and lack of permission.
The thief abducted the worker at night.
The group abducted some villagers secretly.
