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

  • (..) and let you escape. This shot is not meant for you. MAN: There he is! Over here! Excellent work, Mr.Brown. You've assisted in the capture of a fugitive. Just doing my civic duty, sir. I trust you will remember this is the day Captain Jack Sparrow (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl