capped

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine Obergrenze hat oder mit einer Kappe bedeckt ist; wird oft im finanziellen oder sportlichen Kontext verwendet.

Describes something that has an upper limit or is covered with a cap; often used in financial or sporting contexts.

1. Having a top or coverB1formal

   Fitted with a cap or lid.

   Mit Deckel

   • The bottle is capped tightly to prevent leakage.
   • The capped pen is ready for use.
   • The capped syringe was disposed of safely.

   Synonymecoveredliddedsealedtopped

2. Limited or restrictedB2formal

   Having an upper limit or maximum.

   Begrenzt

   • The company's expenses are capped at $10,000 per month.
   • The number of participants is capped at 50.
   • Interest rates on the loan are capped at 5%.

   Synonymeboundedcircumscribedlimitedrestricted

   Antonymelimitlessuncappedunlimitedunrestricted

3. Tooth coveringB2informal

   Having a dental crown (a cap placed over a tooth).

   Mit Krone

   • He has a capped tooth from a previous injury.
   • The dentist recommended a capped molar to protect it.
   • Her capped teeth look very natural.

   Synonymecrowned

• Verb, das angibt, dass man eine Obergrenze setzt oder etwas beschränkt, oder dass man die obere Seite von etwas bedeckt bzw. abschließt.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting a limit or ceiling on something, or covering the top of something.

1. Cover or topA2formal

   To put a lid or cover on something.

   Mit einem Deckel verschließen

   • She capped the bottle after drinking.
   • He capped the pen and put it in his pocket.
   • The workers capped the pipe to prevent leaks.

   Synonymecovercrownsurmounttop

   Antonymeexposeopenremoveuncover

2. Limit or restrictB2formal

   To set an upper limit on something, such as spending, prices, or numbers.

   Begrenzen

   • The government capped the price of fuel.
   • The company capped bonuses at $10,000.
   • The university capped enrollment at 5,000 students.

   Synonymeceilingcheckconstraincurblimitrestrict

3. Outdo or surpassB2informal

   To follow something with something even better or more impressive.

   Übertreffen

   • She capped her performance with a stunning encore.
   • He capped his speech with a surprising announcement.
   • The team capped their winning season with a championship title.

   Synonymebeatbettercrownexceedoutclassoutdooutshinesurpasstoptrump

   Antonymebombfailflopunderperform

Phrasal-Variantencap off