Capsize

/ˈkæp.saɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to overturn or become upset.

The boat began to capsize when a large wave hit it unexpectedly.

to cause (a boat or vessel) to overturn.

The strong winds capsize the small fishing vessel, leaving the crew stranded.

to flip over on its side.

During the storm, several yachts were reported to have capsized near the harbor.

Derived from the combination of 'cap' and 'size', implying tipping over or turning upside down.

capsize a vessel:

To cause a ship or boat to overturn in water.

capsize incident:

An event where a boat has overturned.

To fail spectacularly or dramatically.

After that last decision, we really capsized as a team.

To mess something up completely.

I really capped off the project when I missed the deadline.