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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For small, medium or large wheels, carefully slice the top off the cheese to expose its paste — like its own bowl of lush deliciousness (see photo below). —

Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024 Wear it with jeans, trousers, or skirts and top off with a blazer, like the singer, to complete your look. —

Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Like that one that underestimated a low Bronx highway overpass at full speed, shearing its top off, killing 15 passengers, decapitating at least one. —

Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024 Beige eye shadow and a nude lip topped off her ensemble. —

Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for top off