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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Lopez topped off the look with dazzling jewelry from Yeprem, including drop earrings and a choker necklace.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 May 2025
Thigh-high cowboy boots by Onda topped off this moment.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 May 2025
Those two bouts will top off a set of five PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai fights.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Hamilton topped off the look with a chic newsboy cap, as well as a pair of gold and silver pendants.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 May 2025
Thigh-high cowboy boots by Onda topped off this moment.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 May 2025
Those two bouts will top off a set of five PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai fights.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Hamilton topped off the look with a chic newsboy cap, as well as a pair of gold and silver pendants.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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“Top off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20off. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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