This is the 738th most frequent Ukrainian word.
захопити
To capture, seize, or occupy.
In this sentence, "захопити" means to take control of something, often by force.
Військові змогли захопити ворожу базу.
The military managed to capture the enemy base.
Here, "захопити" is used metaphorically to describe capturing or engrossing someone's attention or interest.
Ця розповідь повністю захопила мою увагу.
This story completely captured my attention.
In this case, "захопити" is used to mean taking or capturing photographs of a scene or situation.