SINCE 1828
top off
phrasal verb
topped off;
topping off;
tops off
Definition of top 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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