Meaning of the word captured in English

What does captured mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

captured

US /ˈkæptʃərd/
UK /ˈkæptʃəd/

Verb

1.

take into one's possession or control by force

Example:
The police successfully captured the suspect.
The enemy fortress was finally captured after a long siege.
2.

record or express in a permanent form

Example:
The photographer captured the beauty of the landscape.
The artist successfully captured the emotion in her portrait.

Adjective

taken or seized, especially in battle

Example:
The captured enemy soldiers were interrogated.
The captured data was analyzed for patterns.