To have been superior against one's peers
To have carried out an action to the end
“The cruise included a casual ride around Skidaway Island, companionship, food and drink, and a magnificent sunset to cap a great event.”
Past tense for to form a covering layer or topmost part of
“Lee planned to cap the structure with a loose stone revetment one and a half to two feet thick.”
Past tense for to confine or keep within certain limits or boundaries
“He said he hoped the government's measure to cap fuel prices should not last too long because it could have repercussions in the long run.”
Past tense for to outdo or surpass a performance
“Then we both started inventing stories about the places we passed, trying to cap each other's absurdities.”
(sports) Past tense for to be selected to play for a sports team, especially a national one
“He was capped 67 times by his country, and if he signs will become Keegan's eighth new face at the club since he took over the reins.”
Past tense for to beat in a competition of wits
Past tense for to come to a decisive point
Past tense for to restrain or to keep in check
Past tense for to place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect
Past tense for to complete or fulfil
Past tense for to bring or come to an end
Past tense for to block or clog up a space or opening
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