capping

[US]/'kæpiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (US) The use of dummy bidders to drive up prices at an auction; putting a cover on; connecting a fuse to a detonator
v. To put a cap on; to cover.

Phrases & Collocations

salary capping

capping ceremony

capping machine

Example Sentences

capping off a great day with a delicious dinner

capping the bottle tightly to keep the drink fresh

capping the number of attendees for the event

capping a successful project with a presentation

capping the amount of money spent on shopping

capping the peak of the mountain after a long hike

capping the number of characters in a text message

capping the price of a product to attract more customers

capping the duration of a meeting to ensure efficiency

capping the size of a file for easy sharing

Real-world Examples

Yes! We can also say capping to mean lying!

Source: BBC Authentic English

And then all along the way what you're gonna do, is you're gonna be capping at different intervals.

Source: Connection Magazine

Elon Musk is capping the number of tweets users can see each day.

Source: NPR News July 2023 Collection

In this analysis, capping prices would not make a huge difference to energy consumption.

Source: The Economist - Finance

The government began capping energy bills this weekend, but protesters say it's not enough.

Source: Financial Times

On December 16th Theresa May, the home secretary, proposed capping the number of EU migrants entering Britain.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

They achieve this by capping attendance at meetings and cutting them down to 30 or even 15 minutes.

Source: International Labor Day Special Edition

CMA CGM describes this as an " unprecedented situation" and is capping prices to keep its customers happy.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The Bank of Japan relaxed its policy of capping long-term interest rates for the second time in three months.

Source: The Economist - Weekly News Highlights

In Australia, lawmakers have picked Treasurer Scott Morrison to be the next prime minister, capping a week of political turmoil.

Source: PBS English News

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