Pronunciation: /kæp/
noun a type of head covering, typically with a visor
A1 I wear a cap to protect my head from the sun.
A2 She put a cap on the bottle to keep the liquid from spilling.
B1 The maximum number of participants is capped at 50.
B2 The company introduced a new cap on executive salaries.
C1 The government imposed a cap on carbon emissions to reduce pollution.
C2 The artist's latest work pushes the boundaries of artistic expression beyond any previous cap.
verb to cover or close with a cap
A1 I cap my pen when I'm not using it.
A2 She caps the bottle tightly to prevent spills.
B1 Please remember to cap the toothpaste after each use.
B2 The manager decided to cap the number of attendees at the event.
C1 The government plans to cap carbon emissions to reduce environmental impact.
C2 The company decided to cap executive salaries to promote equality within the organization.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a cap
A1 She wore a cap to protect her head from the sun.
A2 He bought a cap with his favorite sports team's logo on it.
B1 The cap size was too small for his head, so he had to return it.
B2 The capstone project was the final assignment for the course.
C1 The company implemented a cap on the number of hours employees could work each week.
C2 The government imposed a cap on carbon emissions to reduce environmental impact.
preposition used in expressions indicating the maximum amount that can be contained or accommodated
A1 The cat sat on the cap.
A2 She put her cap on before going outside.
B1 Please make sure to cap the bottle tightly after use.
B2 The company decided to cap the number of employees in each department.
C1 The government plans to cap carbon emissions by the end of the year.
C2 The CEO implemented a new policy to cap executive salaries.
formal The CEO always wears a stylish cap during outdoor events.
informal I need to grab my cap before we head out to the game.
slang That cap is lit, where did you get it?
figurative He reached the cap of his career when he became the president of the company.
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