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
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Their batteries topped off, the buses head out again around 1:30 p.m. to shuttle students home from school.
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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
There are crystals, there's lace appliqué, there are tights with crystals and lace appliqué, and it's all topped off with a fascinator—a favorite SJP accessory—that alone would be enough to give most of us a case of tech neck.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 6 May 2024
Hemsworth dressed in monochromatic neutrals and topped off the look with Chopard’s Alpine Eagle in rose gold with a diamond bezel.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
Her glam highlighted her gown's ethereal essence and included shimmery eye shadow, nude lipgloss and a high updo topped off with an oversized black bow.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Whip up this Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting to top off your next cake or batch of cupcakes.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
Earlier this month, the Euphoria star topped off a custom Thom Browne pleated gown with a large white bow affixed to her braided ponytail.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2024
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
There are crystals, there's lace appliqué, there are tights with crystals and lace appliqué, and it's all topped off with a fascinator—a favorite SJP accessory—that alone would be enough to give most of us a case of tech neck.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 6 May 2024
Hemsworth dressed in monochromatic neutrals and topped off the look with Chopard’s Alpine Eagle in rose gold with a diamond bezel.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
Her glam highlighted her gown's ethereal essence and included shimmery eye shadow, nude lipgloss and a high updo topped off with an oversized black bow.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Whip up this Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting to top off your next cake or batch of cupcakes.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
Earlier this month, the Euphoria star topped off a custom Thom Browne pleated gown with a large white bow affixed to her braided ponytail.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 21 May. 2024.
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