top off
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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In order to fly beyond LEO, Starship requires the assistance of additional Ships to meet up in orbit to top off its fuel tanks.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Nail artist Monika Mayer used a swirl of pastel shades to create a marbled effect, then topped off the design with a layer of sheer pearl polish.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The most common issues McMahon's service centers see after winter are low or degraded engine oil, worn wiper blades, low tire pressure and fluids that need topping off.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The court at Roland-Garros, the stadium where the French Open is held, is a five-layer sandwich of various stones and coal residue, topped off with a thin layer of red brick dust.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 19 May 2026
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
Nail artist Monika Mayer used a swirl of pastel shades to create a marbled effect, then topped off the design with a layer of sheer pearl polish.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The most common issues McMahon's service centers see after winter are low or degraded engine oil, worn wiper blades, low tire pressure and fluids that need topping off.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
The court at Roland-Garros, the stadium where the French Open is held, is a five-layer sandwich of various stones and coal residue, topped off with a thin layer of red brick dust.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 19 May 2026
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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