Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
top sth up — UK US top sth up Phrasal Verb with top({{}}/tɒp/ verb [T] ( pp ) ► to make something bigger by adding to it: »Although their life cover helps, she suggests topping it up to give extra protection. top sth up with sth »He pays 3% of his earnings to … Financial and business terms
ˌtop sth ˈoff — phrasal verb to finish something with a final activity or detail … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
top something off (with something) — ˌtop sthˈoff (with sth) derived to complete sth successfully by doing or adding one final thing • The outfit was topped off with a large black hat. Main entry: ↑topderived … Useful english dictionary
top — top1 W2S1 [tɔp US ta:p] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(highest part)¦ 2¦(upper surface)¦ 3¦(best position)¦ 4¦(cover)¦ 5¦(clothes)¦ 6 be (at the) top of the list/agenda 7 on top 8 on top of something 9 one on top of the other … Dictionary of contemporary English
top — 1 noun (C) 1 THE HIGHEST PART the highest part of something: the top of: Place the mixture in the top of the oven. | The top of the mountain is covered with snow. | I filled the glass right to the top. | She could only just see over the tops of… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
top*/*/*/ — [tɒp] noun I 1) [C] the highest place, point, part, or surface of something We could see mountain tops in the distance.[/ex] I left my purse at the top of the stairs.[/ex] He sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.[/ex] 2) [C] a flat upper surface of … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
top dollar — UK US noun [U] INFORMAL ► a very high price: pay top dollar (for sth) »Our customers are willing to pay top dollar for high quality products. get top dollar (for sth) »Consultants here can get top dollar for their services … Financial and business terms
top-end — UK US adjective top end goods or services are more expensive and more advanced than other similar goods or services Thesaurus: extremely good or of a high qualitysynonym * * * /ˈtɑːpˈɛnd/ adj chiefly Brit : of the highest price and quality top… … Useful english dictionary
top out (at something) — ˌtop ˈout (at sth) derived if sth tops out at a particular price, speed, etc. it does not rise any higher • Inflation topped out at 12%. Main entry: ↑topderived … Useful english dictionary
top somebody up — ˌtop sb ˈup derived (especially BrE) to fill sb s glass or cup with sth more to drink • Can I top you up? related noun ↑top up Main entry: ↑topderived … Useful english dictionary
