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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Add a dusting of grated Parmesan to top off the ideal make-ahead lunch.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Use a sharp knife to cut the top off the pomegranate below the crown, or pointed end of the fruit.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The Power Keyboard offers a 2150mAh battery that can top off a phone battery via MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging, but its real superpower is its full keyboard that can connect to your phone or smart device over Bluetooth.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
And while the accessory can certainly be worn year-round, a wool or faux-fur pillbox hat is also a chic way to top off any layered winter look.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Use a sharp knife to cut the top off the pomegranate below the crown, or pointed end of the fruit.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The Power Keyboard offers a 2150mAh battery that can top off a phone battery via MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging, but its real superpower is its full keyboard that can connect to your phone or smart device over Bluetooth.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Jan. 2026
And while the accessory can certainly be worn year-round, a wool or faux-fur pillbox hat is also a chic way to top off any layered winter look.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 31 Dec. 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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