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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Brian Atwood boots in a decadent gray suede topped off this ensemble.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Beefing up your emergency funds, topping off retirement accounts with catch-up contributions or reviewing your insurance can all have a significant impact.
—Clint Haynes, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
The Motown Philly, a Detroit-style take on the Philly cheesesteak, features hunks of shredded beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms; and the Pear Necessities consists of a sweet-savory medley of juicy pears, spinach leaves, smoky bacon, and feta, topped off with a scribble of honey.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Cedar ceilings top off just about every room, and a cedar roof deck offers ample outdoor space atop the home.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Beefing up your emergency funds, topping off retirement accounts with catch-up contributions or reviewing your insurance can all have a significant impact.
—Clint Haynes, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
The Motown Philly, a Detroit-style take on the Philly cheesesteak, features hunks of shredded beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms; and the Pear Necessities consists of a sweet-savory medley of juicy pears, spinach leaves, smoky bacon, and feta, topped off with a scribble of honey.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Cedar ceilings top off just about every room, and a cedar roof deck offers ample outdoor space atop the home.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
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 9 Aug. 2025.
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