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capture

UK
/ˈkæp.tʃə/
US
/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/

Translations

capturenoun
captures
pl
UK
/ˈkæp.tʃə/
US
/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/
The capture of the image was done using a high-resolution camera.
Фиксация изображения была выполнена с помощью камеры с высоким разрешением.
The capture of the city was a turning point in the war.
Захват города стал поворотным моментом в войне.
The capture of the spy was a significant achievement for the intelligence agency.
Пленение шпиона стало значительным достижением для разведывательного агентства.
Additional translations
схватывание
захватывание
Synonyms
arrest
taking
grasp
acquisition
collection
seizure
captureverb
captured
Past Simple
captured
Past Participle
capturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæp.tʃə/
US
/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/
The police were able to capture the suspect after a long chase.
Полиции удалось поймать подозреваемого после долгой погони.
The photographer wanted to capture the beauty of the sunset.
Фотограф хотел запечатлеть красоту заката.
The army managed to capture the enemy base.
Армии удалось захватить вражескую базу.
Synonyms
secure
record
document
catch
seize
grasp
take
snare
trap
apprehend
Antonyms
release
let go
captureadjective
UK
/ˈkæp.tʃə/
US
/ˈkæp.tʃɚ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "capture card"); not normally gradable.

Definitions

capturenoun
The act of catching, seizing, or taking something or someone by force or strategy.
The capture of the fugitive was a major success for the police department.
The process of recording or collecting data or information.
The capture of data from the survey was completed by the end of the week.
A person or thing that has been caught or taken, especially in war.
The soldiers were proud of their capture, a high-ranking enemy officer.
The act of taking control of a place or situation.
The capture of the city marked a turning point in the war.
The act of taking an opposing piece or token in chess, checkers, or a similar game.
His bold capture of the queen shifted the momentum of the chess match.
captureverb
To take into one's possession or control by force.
The army managed to capture the enemy's stronghold after a long battle.
To record or express accurately in a lasting form.
The photographer was able to capture the beauty of the sunset perfectly.
To attract and hold the interest and attention of.
The novel captured the imagination of readers worldwide.
To succeed in representing or evoking a particular mood or feeling.
The artist captured the essence of the city in his painting.
In board games such as chess, to remove an opponent's piece from play by landing on its square or designated position.
She captured the rook with her knight.
captureadjective
Designed for, relating to, or involving the act of capturing or recording data, images, or sound.
The team installed new capture software to record user activity.
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