Meaning & Definition of word "Capsize"
Capsize
/ˈkæp.saɪz/
verb:
- 1. to overturn or become upset.
- Example: The boat began to capsize when a large wave hit it unexpectedly.
- 2. to cause (a boat or vessel) to overturn.
- Example: The strong winds capsize the small fishing vessel, leaving the crew stranded.
- 3. to flip over on its side.
- Example: During the storm, several yachts were reported to have capsized near the harbor.
Etymology
●Derived from the combination of 'cap' and 'size', implying tipping over or turning upside down.
Common Phrases and Expressions
capsize a vessel:
To cause a ship or boat to overturn in water.
capsize incident:
An event where a boat has overturned.
Related Words
overturn:
To turn something over or upside down.
tip over:
To cause to fall or to tumble.
vessel:
A craft for traveling on water.
Slang Meanings of capsize
Meaning: To fail spectacularly or dramatically.
● Example Sentence: After that last decision, we really capsized as a team.
Meaning: To mess something up completely.
● Example Sentence: I really capped off the project when I missed the deadline.