stop growing; complete (construction); cap (limit)
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to stop growing (of a plant bud)
technicalA botanical term referring to the cessation of growth in a plant's terminal bud.
The terminal bud of this tree has stopped growing.
After the corn plant tops out, it begins to tassel.
verb
to top out (a building); to complete the main structural work
Commonly used in the context of construction projects to mark the completion of the highest structural point.
Our company's new building was topped out yesterday.
The progress on this project is fast, and it's expected to top out next month.
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The mayor attended the topping-out ceremony for the stadium.
verb
to cap; to set a maximum limit
Often used in financial, pricing, or policy contexts to indicate an upper bound.
There is no upper limit on the prize money for this competition.
The company has set a cap on the annual travel expenses.
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Medical insurance payouts have a maximum limit.