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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The royal wore a red, white and black athletic ensemble, topped off with Asics sneakers. Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024 Drinking out of mini ceramic shot glasses with their miniature shoe boxes tops off the trip with a souvenir to remember. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024 The outfit was topped off with a towering headpiece with ornate embellishments and makeup that included white face paint and red lipstick. Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Wedged under his arm like a beloved clutch bag on a night out, Pugh’s rigid two-dimensional form topped off Garfield’s outfit perfectly. Leah Dolan, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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