capture
cap-ture · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To take someone prisoner or gain control of something by force.
- 2.
The act of capturing someone or something.
- 3.
To record or preserve in permanent form.
- 4.
To attract and hold attention or interest.
- 5.
To succeed in representing or expressing something.
Phrases & expressions
- •screen capture — an image of what is displayed on screen
- •capture the flag — a game; also a cybersecurity exercise
- •capture someone's heart — to make someone fall in love
Related words
Etymology
From Latin captura meaning "a catching, taking," from captus, past participle of capere meaning "to take, seize."