Capture
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2
Context Identification
Use 'capture' when something is forcibly taken or caught in a specific context, like hunting or sports. The poachers were fined after they captured protected species.
Pro Tip 2/2
Not Always Physical
'Capture' doesn't always mean physical trapping; it can mean catching in broader, abstract situations. The detective captured the culprit's true motive.