1. (verb) to take someone prisoner or gain control of something
The police captured the suspect after a long chase.
A polícia capturou o suspeito após uma longa perseguição.
2. (verb) to record or reproduce something in a photograph, film, or writing
The photographer captured the moment perfectly.
O fotógrafo capturou o momento perfeitamente.
3. (verb) to attract and hold someone's attention or interest
The movie captured the audience's imagination.
O filme capturou a imaginação do público.
4. (noun) the act of capturing or the thing that is captured
The capture of the criminal was a major victory for the police.
A captura do criminoso foi uma grande vitória para a polícia.