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

  • (..) I fear you have returned home to desperate times... ...when dark forces plot against our absent king. I am anxious for word of my son. Were you present at his capture near Jerusalem? Do you know which potentate holds him? Does he still bear me ill will? A little news, please, sir. (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves