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 massive ships that glide through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are facing extreme fuel costs as oil prices rise, often paying millions of dollars more to top off their titanic tanks.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In addition, in order to make the journey to the moon's surface, then back to lunar orbit to transport crews back to Orion, both landers will require multiple refueling launches to top off their tanks while still in Earth orbit.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
Cooler temperatures are forecast in the Central Florida area on Sunday, topping off the low average for this time of year, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Katie Garch said.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
An additional bottle is handy for transferring resin from smaller standard containers, allowing the system to automatically keep the large resin vat topped off during printing.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In addition, in order to make the journey to the moon's surface, then back to lunar orbit to transport crews back to Orion, both landers will require multiple refueling launches to top off their tanks while still in Earth orbit.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 2026
Cooler temperatures are forecast in the Central Florida area on Sunday, topping off the low average for this time of year, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Katie Garch said.
—Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
An additional bottle is handy for transferring resin from smaller standard containers, allowing the system to automatically keep the large resin vat topped off during printing.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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