top off

phrasal verb

topped off; topping off; tops off

: 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.

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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Total Time: 25 minutes Get The Recipe 40 of 62 Quick Chicken Noodle Bowls These light, bright chicken bowls are topped off with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. —

Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 Rowland wore her dark tresses in a sleek bob, topping off her look with nude lip gloss. —

Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 Stewart’s look was topped off with a triangle bib necklace comprised of pearls and diamonds — which paired well with her pearl earrings and diamond rings. —

Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024 Officials say the state’s reserves are falling due to panic buying and drivers topping off tanks, which can make shortages worse. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for top off