top off
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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This tops off a banner year for the Silicon Valley semiconductor company, which creates pioneering connectivity solutions, primarily for AI data centers.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Bourbon Steak Bourbon Steak is among Mina’s signature concepts, featuring a modern take on steakhouses by incorporating global flavors, slow-poaching steaks in butter and topping off diners’ restaurant experiences with a little whimsy over the past 20 years.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Take a page from nature with this design that tops off a soapy base with a crisp floral and leaf design.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 24 May 2026
In order to fly beyond LEO, Starship requires the assistance of additional Ships to meet up in orbit to top off its fuel tanks.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Bourbon Steak Bourbon Steak is among Mina’s signature concepts, featuring a modern take on steakhouses by incorporating global flavors, slow-poaching steaks in butter and topping off diners’ restaurant experiences with a little whimsy over the past 20 years.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Take a page from nature with this design that tops off a soapy base with a crisp floral and leaf design.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 24 May 2026
In order to fly beyond LEO, Starship requires the assistance of additional Ships to meet up in orbit to top off its fuel tanks.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 May 2026
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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