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capture

Pronunciation: [/ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/]

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Learn how to use capture in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to catch or take control of something. Like capturing a Pokemon in a game, you catch it and make it yours.

Example

He managed to capture the opposing team's flag during the game.

Example

She couldn't capture any of the wild Pokemon she encountered.

Example

Did you capture any of the enemy pieces in the chess game?

Context: “wildlife”

(verb) to take or gain hold of an animal. Like when a photographer takes a picture of an animal in the wild, they've captured its image.

Example

The photographer captured stunning images of the lions in the safari.

Example

The researchers failed to capture the elusive snow leopard on camera.

Example

Have you ever tried to capture a bird in your backyard with a camera?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a button or feature on a device that allows you to save a screenshot or record something. Like when you want to keep a photo or video from your screen, you use the capture function.

Example

Press the capture button to save the screenshot of your computer screen.

Example

I couldn't find the capture option on my phone to record the video.

Example

Do you know how to use the capture feature on your camera?

How to pronounce capture

Pronunciation: [/ˈkæp.(t)ʃɚ/]

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