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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Avoid excessive idling and do not top off when refueling motor vehicles.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Favorites are Sunday champagne brunch with smooth jazz; 24/7 delivered in-room meals (topped off with Apfelstrudel and Viennese Imperial Torte); dining and drinking treats at Café Imperial Wien, Restaurant OPUS and the Imperial Bar.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And then it's topped off with a cardamom streusel.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The Vanquish Volante is that guy with his top off.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Favorites are Sunday champagne brunch with smooth jazz; 24/7 delivered in-room meals (topped off with Apfelstrudel and Viennese Imperial Torte); dining and drinking treats at Café Imperial Wien, Restaurant OPUS and the Imperial Bar.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And then it's topped off with a cardamom streusel.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
The Vanquish Volante is that guy with his top off.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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