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

  • (..) The very person l was most anxious to meet. And why did you want to meet me? l knew l had to talk to you, meet you if l could. So l decided to show you my capture of that brainless oaf Hagrid. . . -. . .to gain your trust. -Hagrid's my friend. -And you framed him, didn't you? (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets