uncap
uncap — verb
- uncappresent simple I / you / we / they
- uncaps3rd person singular
- uncapping-ing form
- uncappedpast simple
1. to take the lid or cover off a container such as a bottle, jar, tube, or pen, so
to take the lid or cover off a container such as a bottle, jar, tube, or pen, so that its contents can be used.
Jenna uncapped the bottle of olive oil and poured some into the pan.
uncap + bottle of [liquid]
Ignacio uncapped his water flask and took a long drink after the hike.
Ezra uncapped the marker pen and began writing on the whiteboard.
The mechanic uncapped the oil tank to check the level with a dipstick.
Rachid carefully uncapped the medicine bottle and measured out a dose.
- cap
to put a lid or cover back on a container
文法句型
uncap + noun phrase (a container)
常見錯誤
2. to end a ceiling placed on spending, charges, or payments so that the total is n
to end a ceiling placed on spending, charges, or payments so that the total is no longer kept within a fixed range.
The government voted to uncap the tuition fees that universities may charge.
uncap + fees / charges / rates
After the policy change the bank uncapped interest rates on savings accounts.
Wei's employer uncapped the annual bonus for the entire sales team.
Lawmakers are discussing a bill to uncap contributions to retirement funds.
The university uncapped the number of students in the engineering programme.
- remove the ceiling on
more explicit phrasing often used in formal policy announcements
- deregulate
broader; means removing government rules from an entire sector
- lift restrictions on
general phrase that can apply to non-financial limits as well
文法句型
uncap + noun phrase (financial or numerical limit)
用法筆記
The subject is usually a government body, board of directors, bank, or other institution with regulatory power. The object is always a financial or numerical restriction.
常見錯誤
3. to let hidden emotions or reactions burst out and become openly visible after be
to let hidden emotions or reactions burst out and become openly visible after being held back for some time.
The documentary uncapped a wave of public anger about pollution from the factory.
uncap + a wave of [emotion]
Kabir's sincere apology uncapped years of resentment that Bao had kept hidden.
The court's ruling uncapped a flood of complaints from homeowners affected by the new law.
Théo's farewell speech uncapped feelings of gratitude the whole team had suppressed.
文法句型
uncap + noun phrase (strong emotion or public reaction)
用法筆記
Frequently used with quantifier nouns like 'wave', 'flood', or 'torrent' to show the sudden and powerful nature of the released emotion. The object is always an emotional response such as anger, resentment, or gratitude.
4. to alter the internal configuration of an internet modem or router in order to e
to alter the internal configuration of an internet modem or router in order to evade a company's usage restrictions or subscription fees.
Kian uncapped his modem so he could switch to a cheaper internet provider.
uncap + modem / router
The technician showed Anya how to uncap the router and install custom firmware.
Nadia uncapped her broadband device to bypass the data limits set by the company.
Many users choose to uncap their routers to avoid paying expensive monthly fees.
文法句型
uncap + noun phrase (a modem or router)
用法筆記
This is a technical, informal sense used mostly in online forums and among technology enthusiasts. The practice may violate a provider's terms of service.
5. to lift a hat away from a person's head as a polite gesture when greeting someon
to lift a hat away from a person's head as a polite gesture when greeting someone or showing respect.
Jenna uncapped before entering the old church as a sign of respect.
The elderly gentleman uncapped his grandson's woollen hat after they came inside.
uncap + [someone's] hat
Ignacio uncapped and bowed to the audience at the end of the performance.
Ezra uncapped the child's sun hat and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
- put on
to place a hat onto the head
文法句型
uncap + noun phrase (a hat)
uncap (intransitive — remove one's own hat)
用法筆記
This sense is becoming old-fashioned in everyday speech. It survives mainly in historical novels and descriptions of formal manners. The intransitive use ('He uncapped') means the person removes his or her own hat.