noun

A type of hat that covers the head, usually with a brim or visor to provide shade or protection from the sun.

A removable cover that fits over the end of something, such as a bottle, a pen, or a pipe.

 

verb

To cover or put a cap on something, such as a bottle or a pen.

To limit or restrict something, as in putting a cap on spending or capping the number of attendees at an event.

To reach the maximum amount of something, as in capping a team's score in a game.

 

Example

noun

1. I always wear a cap when I go for a run to keep the sun out of my eyes.
2. Please put the cap back on the toothpaste when you're done brushing your teeth.
3. The company has set a cap on how much overtime employees can work each week.

 

verb

1. Can you cap the bottle of water before you put it back in the fridge?
2. The government needs to cap the number of people attending large events to slow the spread of the virus.
3. The athlete capped off an amazing performance by breaking the world record in her event.