topping out

Noun

uncountable

The finishing of a building's roof, often accompanied by a special ceremony.

Japanese Meaning

建物の屋根部分の完成、通常は工事の一区切りとして上棟式などの祝賀行事が行われること

The construction crew celebrated the building's topping out with a small ceremony on the roof.

工事チームは建物の上棟式を屋上でささやかに祝った。

Sense（1）

The finishing of a building's roof, often accompanied by a special ceremony.

‘We met at official functions, topping-out ceremonies. He was lonely and didn't realize it.’