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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Style a Nour Hammour leather jacket over a blue skirt, and top off with a purple scarf—another key color trend for spring.
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The Strawberry Tiramisu latte, available with espresso or matcha, comes layered with housemade strawberry syrup and guests’ choice of milk and topped off with tiramisu cold foam and strawberry powder.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The adjustable strap can be customized to fall just right on your shoulder or tucked in to be worn as a clutch—topping off an elegant Galentine’s look seamlessly.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Highs temperatures will top off in the low 70s during the afternoon hours and then temperatures will tumble throughout the day.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The Strawberry Tiramisu latte, available with espresso or matcha, comes layered with housemade strawberry syrup and guests’ choice of milk and topped off with tiramisu cold foam and strawberry powder.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The adjustable strap can be customized to fall just right on your shoulder or tucked in to be worn as a clutch—topping off an elegant Galentine’s look seamlessly.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Highs temperatures will top off in the low 70s during the afternoon hours and then temperatures will tumble throughout the day.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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