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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Another standout was a square-toe sneakerina, fashioned in gold leather with a natural rubber sole and topped off with a maxi fabric bow. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Shaboozey Before performing, Shaboozey topped off his three-piece Chrome Hearts suit with loads of jewelry including grills. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 The creamy spread can be mixed with your favorite seasonings or topped off with some fresh fruit. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026 Harrison, who’s clutching a Sapporo, grabs his friend’s drink and neatly pops the top off using his own bottle. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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