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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Just prior to the hurricane hitting, 1,200 canisters holding frozen embryos, including the Markhams’, were topped off with liquid nitrogen and moved to Lakeland Hospital, according to the clinic’s disaster plan.
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Susan Young, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Would those gowns have looked incredible topped off with turquoise hair?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander had an incredible season that was topped off with the hoisting of the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in June.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Plan to top off contributions to charities and retirement funds.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
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Susan Young, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Would those gowns have looked incredible topped off with turquoise hair?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander had an incredible season that was topped off with the hoisting of the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in June.
—Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Plan to top off contributions to charities and retirement funds.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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