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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On the season 17 finale in December 2019, Kris topped off a bonding trip to Wyoming by having everyone spend a dinner dressed up as another family member. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 Then protect the bulbs from harsh weather by topping off the area with a thick layer of mulch for insulation. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 The 2-amp charger is going to take you about 7-8 hours to top off the battery from dead. New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025 Cut the top off a paper plate to make the flat head and provide your kiddo with the paper hair, eyes, noses, and bolts to glue on. Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 6 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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