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capture

verb

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Meaning

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To take control of a place or person by force, or to record an image, sound, or information.

Example Sentence

The police managed to capture the escaped prisoner in the woods.

Usage Note

Used when talking about taking control of something by force (like a city), catching someone (like a criminal), or recording something (like a photo or video).