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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The Miami Dolphins Pub Sub features crispy chicken tenders that have been drizzled with sweet sriracha sauce and then topped off with Boar’s Head 3-Pepper Colby Jack Cheese. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 In her new role, Husher uses her high-tech background in data management to manage quality control, including measuring wine chemistry and keeping barrels topped off. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 That said, Hudgens made the look decidedly 2026 with her nails, which are topped off with a cat-eye effect—clearly one of her favorite manicure modes considering how often she's seen wearing it in a variety of colors. Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 Once stationary, small assault squads can detach the generator to power field equipment, recharge communications gear, or top off FPV drone batteries right in the trench. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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