capture

/ˈkæptʃər/

Definitions

1. verb

to take or get something, especially by force or trickery

“The police tried to capture the suspect, but he escaped.”

2. noun

the act of taking or getting something, especially by force or trickery

“The capture of the city was a major military victory.”

3. noun

a recording or image of something, especially a video or photo

“The capture of the solar eclipse was a stunning moment.”

Synonyms

  • apprehend
  • restrain
  • seize
  • snatch

Antonyms

  • escape
  • liberate
  • release