capsize

[kapˈsaɪz]

capsize Definition

  • 1(of a boat) overturn in the water
  • 2fail suddenly and completely

Using capsize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "capsize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The boat capsized in the storm.

  • Example

    The company's finances have capsized.

  • Example

    The team's hopes of winning the championship capsized after their star player was injured.

capsize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for capsize

Antonyms for capsize

Idioms Using capsize

  • a market that has experienced a sudden and significant downturn

    Example

    The stock market was a capsized market after the announcement of the new tax laws.

  • hopes or aspirations that have been suddenly and completely destroyed

    Example

    After the accident, his Olympic dreams were capsized.

  • capsized expectations

    expectations that have been suddenly and completely overturned

    Example

    The election results capsized expectations of a peaceful transition of power.

Phrases with capsize

  • to cause a canoe to overturn in the water

    Example

    Be careful not to capsize the canoe when you're paddling.

  • to cause a plan to fail suddenly and completely

    Example

    The CEO's sudden resignation capsized the company's expansion plans.

  • to cause a relationship to end abruptly or disastrously

    Example

    Her infidelity capsized their marriage.

Origins of capsize

from French 'chavirer', meaning 'to capsize'

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Summary: capsize in Brief

The verb 'capsize' [kapˈsaɪz] refers to the overturning of a boat or the sudden and complete failure of something. Examples include 'The boat capsized in the storm.' and 'The company's finances have capsized.' The phrase 'capsize a canoe' means to cause a canoe to overturn in the water, while 'capsize a plan' means to cause a plan to fail suddenly and completely.