Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
captive-audience
noun
/ˈkæp.tɪv ˈɔː.di.əns/
Definition
A group of people who are unable to leave and are therefore highly attentive, often in a presentation or performance context.
Examples
- The speaker knew she had a captive audience, as the audience was stuck in the conference room for the whole day.
- The marketing team utilized the captive audience at the event to promote their new product extensively.
Meaning
The term refers to an audience that is unable to escape from a situation, making them more likely to listen or engage with whatever is being presented.
Synonyms
- engaged audience
- trapped audience
- attentive audience
