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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His ability to take the top off defenses and create explosive plays in the passing game will certainly pique the interest of NFL offensive coordinators looking to add a dynamic element to their receiving corps.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
There is a lot to like about Felton starting with his ability to take the top off the defense.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2025
For now, Golden brings otherworldly speed that can take the top off a defense.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Chop the base and the tops off each celery stalk to prevent bitterness.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
There is a lot to like about Felton starting with his ability to take the top off the defense.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2025
For now, Golden brings otherworldly speed that can take the top off a defense.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Chop the base and the tops off each celery stalk to prevent bitterness.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.
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