top off
phrasal verb
topped off; topping off; tops off
1
: to end (something) usually in an exciting or impressive way
We topped off dinner with dessert and coffee.
The victory tops off the coach's extremely successful career.
2
US
: to fill (something) completely with a liquid
I added a little more coffee to top off the mug.
He stopped at the gas station to top off the car's tank.
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Stage 2 has completed topping off its liquid oxygen.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Lightly salted chocolate frosting tops off a moist vanilla cake dotted with fresh raspberries.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Black-and-white slingbacks, diamond huggie earrings, and a David Webb cocktail ring topped off Hudson's ensemble.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
In response, dealers are set to stock their lots this year with cheaper models and trims — and top off on used cars.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Lightly salted chocolate frosting tops off a moist vanilla cake dotted with fresh raspberries.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Black-and-white slingbacks, diamond huggie earrings, and a David Webb cocktail ring topped off Hudson's ensemble.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
In response, dealers are set to stock their lots this year with cheaper models and trims — and top off on used cars.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for top off
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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