verb

take into one’s possession or control by force.

the island was captured by Australian forces in 1914

catch,apprehend,seize,arrest,take prisoner,take captive,take into custody,imprison,detain,put/throw in jail,put behind bars,put under lock and key,incarcerate,lay hold of,abduct,carry off,take,trap,snare,ensnare,net,hook,reel in,land,beach,nab,collar,lift,nail,bust,pick up,bag,run in,haul in,pull in,feel someone’s collar,pinch,nick,occupy,invade,conquer,take over,take possession of,annex,subjugate,win,gain,secure

noun

the action of capturing or of being captured.

the capture of the city

arrest,apprehension,seizure,being trapped,being taken prisoner,being taken captive,being taken into custody,imprisonment,being imprisoned,being nabbed,being collared,being lifted,being pinched