capture

/ˈkæp.(t)ʃəː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: captures · capturing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động bắt giữ, chiếm đóng bằng lực lượng hoặc chiến thuật

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Noun

Examples

even with regard to captures made at sea

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The securing of an object of strife or desire, as by the power of some attraction.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đạt được mục tiêu mong muốn nhờ sức hút nào đó

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Noun

Examples

the capture of a lover’s heart

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chiếm quyền kiểm soát, bắt giữ bằng lực lượng hoặc mưu mẹo

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Verb

Examples

to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To take hold of.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nắm lấy, chiếm giữ

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Verb

Examples

The paintings in the gallery really captured my imagination.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “capture” mean?

An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.

Is “capture” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.