top off

phrasal verb

topped off; topping off; tops off

: 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.

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 looks are topped off with ceramic brooches and sculptures shaped like a scarf collar, in addition to cloche hats designed by Stephen Jones. —

Joelle Diderich, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025 The real flaw in my plan was not factoring in that cutting the top off a frozen cake isn’t easy-peasy. —

Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025 Roan memorably emerged from a gigantic apple, her skin covered in green paint, with a spiky silver tiara topping off the ensemble. —

Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024 In addition to the duck (vit) broth, vermicelli noodles are topped off with shredded duck and earthy, crunchy bamboo shots (mang). —

Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for top off