Definition of "captivate" in Englisch

verb

1. To make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.

2. To capture or control (the mind, etc.); to subdue, to subjugate.

3. (figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.

adjective

1. (also figuratively, obsolete) Made captive; taken prisoner; captured, subdued.