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top off

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtɑːp ˈɔːf/ · UK /ˌtɒp ˈɒf/

top off means: To finish something by adding one last thing that makes it complete.

verb

FINISH PERFECTLYB2

To finish something by adding one last thing that makes it complete.

  • Flowers top off the table decoration.
  • We topped off our holiday with a boat trip.
  • A bright scarf topped her outfit off perfectly.

How to use it: top something off with something (We topped the meal off with fresh fruit.)

Similar words: round off, finish off, complete

Common phrases: top off something, top off dinner

FILL COMPLETELYB2

To add more liquid until a cup, glass, or other container is full.

  • Please top off my coffee.
  • She topped off the tank before leaving.
  • Would you like me to top your glass off?

How to use it: top something off (Could you top my glass off?)

Similar words: fill up

Common phrases: top off something, top off coffee

Questions about top off

What does top off mean?

To finish something by adding one last thing that makes it complete.

What is top off in other languages?

Türkçe: tamamlamak · Español: rematar · Français: parachever · Deutsch: abrunden · Italiano: completare · 日本語: 仕上げる

How do you pronounce top off?

In American English /ˌtɑːp ˈɔːf/; in British English /ˌtɒp ˈɒf/.

How do you use top off in a sentence?

Flowers top off the table decoration. We topped off our holiday with a boat trip.

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