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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Brown topped off her look with bold red lip.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The women won 2-1, topping off their undefeated Olympic run with a medal – gold at that.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Their latest establishment is our top off-mountain pick for daily brunch (a great start to any lazy ski day) and Thursday-to-Saturday evening fare.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Desserts are topped off as salads come together along a conveyor belt.
—Derek James, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The women won 2-1, topping off their undefeated Olympic run with a medal – gold at that.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Their latest establishment is our top off-mountain pick for daily brunch (a great start to any lazy ski day) and Thursday-to-Saturday evening fare.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Desserts are topped off as salads come together along a conveyor belt.
—Derek James, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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