capital

Definition

  • noun: the uppermost member of a column or pilaster crowning the shaft and taking the weight of the entablature
  • noun: money, property, etc., that is used to start or operate a business
  • adjective: in the form A, B, C, etc., rather than a, b, c
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: controlling, leading, prominent

Examples

  • She's been accused of trying to 'make capital out of' the tragedy. [=of trying to use the tragedy to her advantage; of trying to benefit from the tragedy]

  • Homicide that occurs during the course of an attempted kidnapping is a 'capital' crime in some states.

  • Stock sales resulted in millions of dollars in 'capital gains' for the company.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The motion under discussion relates to Corleone Group's proposal to acquire newly-issued Class A voting shares. ... Corleone capital invested directly into international immobiliare, an old and respected European company. Mr. Corleone has an ambitious programme to expand this real estate company (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III
  • (..) by the sea. It's all terribly frustrating. I'm sure she's jealous of you now. You'll be married here in the capital and she'll have to come watch and pretend to be happy that you're queen. I want us to be friends, good friends. That would make me very happy. (..)
    2013 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: And Now His Watch Is Ended Season: 3 Episode 4
  • (..) Indeed. She'd make a lovely match for the right suitor. It almost feels as if you're about to arrive at the point. Littlefinger is not long for the capital. A confidant of mine has told me that when he goes, Sansa Stark goes with him. And why have you come to me with this matter? (..)
    2013 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: And Now His Watch Is Ended Season: 3 Episode 4