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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One of the label’s iconic Baguette handbags — covered in bronze and crystal embellishments — topped off her look.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Offer up more than just basil leaves to top off these layers of love, and include thin slices of zucchini and shredded Asiago.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
The actress wore a crop top made of metallic discs along with a simple black column skirt, topping off the look with a voluminous bob hairstyle.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The signing appears to top off what has been deemed for the Red Sox, who also boast the acquisitions of former Chicago White Sox lefty ace Garrett Crochet, Los Angeles Dodgers World Series mound hero Walker Buehler, and flame-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman.
—Jon Vankin, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Offer up more than just basil leaves to top off these layers of love, and include thin slices of zucchini and shredded Asiago.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
The actress wore a crop top made of metallic discs along with a simple black column skirt, topping off the look with a voluminous bob hairstyle.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The signing appears to top off what has been deemed for the Red Sox, who also boast the acquisitions of former Chicago White Sox lefty ace Garrett Crochet, Los Angeles Dodgers World Series mound hero Walker Buehler, and flame-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman.
—Jon Vankin, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2025.
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