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CAPTURE

Definition:

[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; "capture the essence of Spring"; "capture an idea"
[verb] attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
Synonyms: enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
[verb] succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?"
Synonyms: get, catch
[verb] bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit; "This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons"; "The star captured a comet"
[verb] take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle"
Synonyms: appropriate, seize, conquer
[verb] capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap toady"
Synonyms: catch