capture

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/
/ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.

2 Definition

The securing of an object of strife or desire, as by the power of some attraction.

Example Sentences
  • the capture of a lover's heart
3 Definition

Something that has been captured; a captive.

4 Definition

The recording or storage of something for later playback.

Example Sentences
  • video capture
5 Definition

A particular match found for a pattern in a text string.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.

Example Sentences
  • to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal
2 Definition

To store (as in sounds or image) for later revisitation.

Example Sentences
  • She captured the details of the fresco in a series of photographs.
3 Definition

To reproduce convincingly.

Example Sentences
  • His film adaptation captured the spirit of the original work.
4 Definition

To remove or take control of an opponent’s piece in a game (e.g., chess, go, checkers).

Example Sentences
  • He captured his opponent’s queen on the 15th move.