capture

Definition

  • noun: an act or instance of 'capturing'
  • verb: to take and hold (someone) as a prisoner especially by using force
  • verb: to take 'captive'
  • synonyms: abduction, acquire, apprehend

Examples

  • The story 'captured our imaginations'. [=the story was very interesting and exciting]

  • The beauty of the landscape was 'captured' perfectly by the artist.

  • The robbery was 'captured' (on film) by the security cameras.

Movie quotes

  • (..) If you pardon him now, you're associated with his crimes. Republicans will have a field day. We need some cover. Well, that would be Ahmadi's capture. - The right VP would help all this. - Have you had any further thoughts? My short list is the same. Westervelt, Clark, Klein. (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13