capped
/kæpt/
verb
- To put a lid or cover on something.
- She capped the bottle tightly after pouring a glass of water.
- The workers capped the oil well to stop the leak.
- He capped the marker after finishing his drawing.
- To set an upper limit on something, such as a price, amount, or rate.
- The school capped class sizes at 25 students to improve learning.
- The company capped bonuses for executives during the financial crisis.
- The government capped rent increases at 5% per year.
- To be chosen to play for a national sports team, especially in rugby or soccer.
- She was capped for the national team at the age of 18.
- The young athlete hopes to be capped by the senior squad next season.
- He has been capped over 50 times for his country in international matches.
- To follow or finish something with something even better or more impressive.
- The fireworks display capped off a wonderful evening.
- She capped her career by winning an Olympic gold medal.
- The chef capped the meal with a delicious chocolate dessert.
adjective
- Having a lid or cover.
- Make sure the bottle is capped before you shake it.
- The capped jar kept the cookies fresh for weeks.
- He bought a capped pen to prevent the ink from drying out.
- Having a maximum limit set.
- The capped prices helped keep groceries affordable during the crisis.
- The capped number of tickets meant the event sold out quickly.
- With capped tuition, more students could afford college.
- Wearing a cap or hat.
- The capped players lined up for the national anthem.
- A capped figure stood at the back of the crowd.
- The capped hikers protected their faces from the sun.