Meaning & Definition of Capture in English
English⟶
Capture
/kæpʧər/
noun
1. The act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
synonym:
- capture,
- gaining control,
- seizure
2. A process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
synonym:
- capture
3. Any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
synonym:
- capture
4. The act of taking of a person by force
synonym:
- capture,
- seizure
5. The removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
synonym:
- capture
verb
1. Succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
- "Capture the essence of spring"
- "Capture an idea"
synonym:
- capture
2. Attract
- Cause to be enamored
- "She captured all the men's hearts"
synonym:
- capture,
- enamour,
- trance,
- catch,
- becharm,
- enamor,
- captivate,
- beguile,
- charm,
- fascinate,
- bewitch,
- entrance,
- enchant
3. Succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
- "We finally got the suspect"
- "Did you catch the thief?"
synonym:
- get,
- catch,
- capture
4. Bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit
- "This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons"
- "The star captured a comet"
synonym:
- capture
5. Take possession of by force, as after an invasion
- "The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"
- "The army seized the town"
- "The militia captured the castle"
synonym:
- appropriate,
- capture,
- seize,
- conquer
6. Capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
- "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"
synonym:
- capture,
- catch
Examples of using
This is the way they capture elephants alive.
To be honest, we came to capture you.
I go to bed early so I can get up to capture the sunrise.