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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Each nail is topped off with a crystal, all of which are still firmly glued in place. —

Marci Robin, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024 The flagship festival’s lineup dropped on November 20, with Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone topping off one of its starrier bills in years. —

Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024 Bring on the Cold Foam Cold foam is the perfect way to top off a drink, and Starbucks is introducing two additional flavors: Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam and Salted Pecan (which is the perfect topping to the Salted Pecan Crunch Cold Brew). —

Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2024 Each kid's look was topped off with face paint, fun wigs and impressively accurate clothing. —

Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for top off