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

  • (..) - What's that? - The name. - Yes? - I know for a fact... ...this person took part in the capture... ...and, by means of the Cruciatus Curse... ...torture of the Auror Frank Longbottom and his wife! The name. (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire