top off

phrasal 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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Khloé added denim stilettos and topped off the outfit with an off-white cowgirl hat. Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 June 2025 There are five plush layers in total, starting with a pressure-relieving base and topped off with a cool, soft wool surface. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025 Photo: Getty Images The most enchanting detail has to be that, at the end of the sheer, negative-space base, is not one but two colors: a deep burgundy topped off with glowing cherry red. Marci Robin, Allure, 29 May 2025 The tuna salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. 2: Divide the tuna salad among the bottom halves of the rolls, top off with potato chips, sandwich with the ciabatta tops and serve. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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