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.
Examples of top off in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This really tops off a lifetime of 80 years in the business.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 June 2024
Blizzards, atmospheric rivers and other storms have covered the state’s mountains in snow and topped off reservoirs, enabling its dams to crank out lots of electricity.
—Ivan Penn Ruth Fremson, New York Times, 3 June 2024
Their great bar food delights includes an array of ‘cheezy’ vegan options, and topped off with colorful and carnivalesque cocktails.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2023
Imagine standing on top of a volcano only to see the next nearest volcano blowing its top off in cataclysmic fashion.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024
The singer topped off her blunt bob — and bangs — with a top knot ringed with a colorful floral crown.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Their batteries topped off, the buses head out again around 1:30 p.m. to shuttle students home from school.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
The actress topped off the colorful outfit with a long string of pearls.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
Rooms start at 300 square feet (The Classic) and extend up to 975 square feet (The Apartment Suite, which is equipped with a kitchen, spacious living area, and terrace), and all boast dreamy goose-down duvets encased in sumptuous linens and topped off with fluffy feather pillows.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 June 2024
Blizzards, atmospheric rivers and other storms have covered the state’s mountains in snow and topped off reservoirs, enabling its dams to crank out lots of electricity.
—Ivan Penn Ruth Fremson, New York Times, 3 June 2024
Their great bar food delights includes an array of ‘cheezy’ vegan options, and topped off with colorful and carnivalesque cocktails.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2023
Imagine standing on top of a volcano only to see the next nearest volcano blowing its top off in cataclysmic fashion.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024
The singer topped off her blunt bob — and bangs — with a top knot ringed with a colorful floral crown.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Their batteries topped off, the buses head out again around 1:30 p.m. to shuttle students home from school.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
The actress topped off the colorful outfit with a long string of pearls.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
Rooms start at 300 square feet (The Classic) and extend up to 975 square feet (The Apartment Suite, which is equipped with a kitchen, spacious living area, and terrace), and all boast dreamy goose-down duvets encased in sumptuous linens and topped off with fluffy feather pillows.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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