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.

Examples of top off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Crime reached a breaking point that summer after a drive-by shooting killed a man at Progress Park, topping off a string of violent incidents in the neighborhood just northeast of uptown Charlotte. — Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Clean baths regularly with a vinegar solution, avoid topping off water, and maintain a depth of 2 inches. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026

The numbers top off an eventful week as the company briefly hit a market cap of $5 trillion. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 July 2026

With its 480-Wh capacity, the power station can also top off your other gadgets using a host of outlets and USB ports. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for top off

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