fortake

/fɔrˈteɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to take or seize something by force, especially a fortification or stronghold

“The soldiers were ordered to fortake the enemy’s base.”

2. noun

a fortified place or stronghold

“The fortake on the hill was heavily guarded.”

3. verb

to make something secure or safe

“The engineer fortook the bridge to withstand strong winds.”

Synonyms

  • capture
  • fortify
  • seize

Antonyms

  • surrender
  • yield