capture (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkæptʃər/
Definition
To catch and hold someone or something, especially using force or a trick, or to succeed in representing or expressing something that is difficult to describe.
Examples
The soldiers captured the enemy's flag.
The photographer beautifully captured the essence of the city.
The police are trying to capture the escaped prisoner.
How to Use capture
- capture someone/something (collocation)
- To catch and hold someone or something. — "The police captured the suspect after a short chase."
- capture the imagination (idiom)
- To make someone very interested or excited. — "The novel's unique plot captured the imagination of readers."
- capture attention (collocation)
- To make someone notice or become interested in something. — "The striking artwork immediately captured my attention."
- capture data (collocation)
- To record information, especially by computer. — "The software can capture real-time data from sensors."
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