capture
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/ˈkæptʃər/
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/ˈkæptʃə(r)/
verb
B2
to catch and hold someone or something so they cannot escape
The police captured the thief after a long chase.
B2
to take control of a place by force
The army captured the enemy fortress.
B2
to get control or possession of something others want
Our product captured most of the market share.
B2
to make someone very interested in something
The story captured my attention completely.
B2
to show a feeling or idea well in art or writing
The painting captures the beauty of nature perfectly.
R
to record or photograph something
The camera captured the moment clearly.
R
to make someone love you
Her smile captured his heart instantly.
R
to put information into a computer
We need to capture this data into the system.
noun
B2
the act of catching or taking control of someone or something
The capture of the criminal was a success.
R
the taking of a place by force
The capture of the city was important.
R
the process of recording something, especially on a computer
Screen capture helps show computer problems.
translation
to catch and hold someone or something so they cannot escape; to take control of a place by force; to get control or possession of something others want; to make someone very interested in something; to show a feeling or idea well in art or writing; to record or photograph something; to make someone love you; to put information into a computer
the act of catching or taking control of someone or something; the taking of a place by force; the process of recording something, especially on a computer
Word Forms
3rd Present
captures
Progressive
capturing
Past
captured
Perfect
captured
Plural
captures