1. past tense of capture; took control of or caught someone or something

1. taken prisoner or held against one’s will
2. recorded or preserved in a photograph, video, or other medium

Examples

• The police captured the escaped prisoner after a three-day search.
• The photographer captured the perfect sunset over the mountains.
• The captured soldiers were held in a prison camp.
• She captured the audience’s attention with her powerful speech.
• The security camera captured the entire incident on video.
• The captured wildlife was released back into its natural habitat.
• His painting captured the essence of the bustling city street.