Cap off Meaning in English
expression
ˈkæp/ /ˈɔf
KAP-awf
kˈæp/ /ˈɒf
KAP-of
Definition
To finish something in a special or impressive way, usually as the final part of an event or series.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal, often used to describe a positive or memorable ending (e.g., 'cap off the evening with dessert'). Commonly follows 'to' or refers to events. Don’t confuse with physical ‘cap’ (object).
Spanish: rematar - coronar (figurado)Portuguese (BR): fechar com chave de ouro - finalizar (figurado)Portuguese (PT): rematar - terminar em grande (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 圆满结束 - 完美收尾Chinese (Traditional): 圓滿結束 - 完美收尾Hindi: अंत करना (विशेष रूप से अच्छे तरीके से)Arabic: يختتم بشيء مميزBengali: সম্পন্ন করা (বিশেষভাবে ভালো কিছু দিয়ে শেষ করা)Russian: завершить (особенно чем-то особенным)Japanese: 締めくくる - 有終の美を飾るVietnamese: kết lại bằng (thường với điều gì đặc biệt)Korean: 마무리하다 (특별한 것으로 끝맺다)Turkish: taçlandırmak (figüratif) - güzelce bitirmekUrdu: آخر میں کچھ بہترین کرناIndonesian: kết thúc bằng (điều gì đó đặc biệt)
Example Sentences
We capped off the evening with a movie.
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She capped off her speech with a funny story.
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The team capped off the season with a big win.
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Let’s cap off the trip with one last amazing meal.
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He capped off his concert by playing his biggest hit.
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To cap off a long day, they relaxed by the fire.
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