capture

(noun) the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property. Synonyms: gaining control, seizure.

(noun) a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field.

(noun) any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle.

(noun) the act of taking of a person by force. Synonyms: seizure.

(noun) the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board.

(verb) succeed in representing or expressing something intangible. Examples: "Capture the essence of spring." "Capture an idea."

(verb) attract; cause to be enamored. Synonyms: enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant. Example: "She captured all the men's hearts."

(verb) succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase. Synonyms: get, catch. Examples: "We finally got the suspect." "Did you catch the thief?."

(verb) bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit. Examples: "This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons." "The star captured a comet."

(verb) take possession of by force, as after an invasion. Synonyms: appropriate, seize, conquer. Examples: "The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants." "The army seized the town." "The militia captured the castle."

(verb) capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping. Synonyms: catch. Example: "I caught a rabbit in the trap today."