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cap off

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to finish or complete something in a satisfying or impressive way.

phr. v.. to conclude an event or series of actions with a final, often superior or definitive, achievement or gesture.


SIMPLE

We capped off the night with a delicious dessert.

CONTEXTUAL

The team capped off their perfect season by winning the championship trophy in front of their home fans.

COMPLEX

The architect decided to cap off the skyscraper with a glass spire that would reflect the sunset across the entire city skyline.

Particles
off
Separability
optional
Pattern
cap + (object) + off
Usage

usually used with a positive or successful conclusion to a series of events.

Teaching tip

anchor the meaning with the image of putting a 'cap' or lid on a bottle to finish it; it is often used in sports and business contexts.

Pitfall

He capped the ceremony off it.He capped the ceremony off.if using a pronoun like 'it', it must come before the particle 'off' because this verb is optional in its separability.

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