capture (EN)

verb, noun

verb “capture”

1. to catch or take someone or something by force
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   The police managed to capture the escaped convict after a long chase.
2. to record data such as images or sounds
   She used her camera to capture the beautiful sunset.
3. to represent something accurately in a description or work of art
   The painting captures the peaceful feeling of the countryside.
4. to take or hold someone's attention or interest
   The thrilling story captured the children's imagination.
5. to take an opponent's piece in a game
   In chess, he captured his opponent's queen with a clever move.

noun “capture”

1. the act of catching or taking someone or something by force
   The soldiers planned the capture of the enemy base during the night.
2. something that has been caught or taken
   The rare butterfly was their most exciting capture on the trip.
3. the process of recording data such as images or sounds
   She specializes in video capture and editing for documentaries.