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top

/ˈtɑːp/

US UK

noun

plural tops

[count] :the highest part, point, or level of something

The tops of the walls are painted and the bottoms are covered in wood paneling.

usually singular

He was calling down from the top of the stairs.

Please write your name on the top of the page.

She climbed to the top of the mountain.

She had a scratch on the top of her foot.

He filled the glass to the top.

[count] :an upper surface or edge of something

a table with a glass top - see also cooktop, countertop, desktop, tabletop

[count] :something that covers the upper part or opening of something

I'm looking for a pen with a red top. [=cap]

She took the top [=lid] off the jar.

The box's top had been removed.

I hate it when you leave the top off the toothpaste!

[noncount] :the highest position in rank, success, or importance

He is at the top of his profession.

The company's new CEO started at the bottom and worked her way to the top.

employees at the top of the pay scale

The team is at the top of the league.

He graduated at the top of his/the class. [=his grades were among the highest in his class]

The order came straight from the top. [=from the person with the most authority or power]

Studying for the test is on the top of my list. [=it is the first and most important thing that I need to do]

[count] :a piece of clothing that is worn on the upper part of your body

She was wearing a blue silk top and black pants.

a bikini top - see also tank top

[noncount] informal :the beginning

We'll have another news update for you at the top of the hour. [=at the start of the next hour]

Let's rehearse the scene from the top.

OK, everybody. Let's take it from the top. [=start from the beginning of a scene, song, etc.]

[noncount] :the first half of an inning in baseball

the top of the sixth inning

[noncount] chiefly Brit :the part of something (such as a street) that is farthest away

Try the shop at the top of the road.

[noncount] chiefly Brit :the highest gear of a vehicle

She shifted into top once she got on the highway. - compare 3top - see also big top

at the top of the heap

xem heap

at the top of the pile

xem pile

at the top of your voice/lungs

in the loudest way possible

She sang at the top of her voice.

They were shouting at the top of their lungs.

blow your top

xem blow

come out on top

to win a competition, argument, etc.

He's confident that he'll come out on top when all the votes have been counted.

from top to bottom

in a very thorough way

We cleaned/searched the house from top to bottom.

from top to toe

from your head to your feet

They were covered from top to toe [=(more commonly) from head to toe] in mud.

off the top of your head

informal :immediately by thinking quickly about something

Off the top of my head, I can think of three people who might be interested.

I can't remember her name off the top of my head.

on top

on the highest part or surface of something

He gave us vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce on top.

We finished decorating our Christmas tree by putting a star on top.

She picked the card on top.

chiefly Brit :winning a game or competition

The team was on top [=in front, ahead] after the first half. - see also come out on top (above)

on top of

on the highest or upper part of (something or someone)

The house sits on top of a hill.

Put the card back on top of the deck.

Books and papers were piled on top of each other.

I fell to the ground and the dog jumped on top of me.

in control of (something) :doing the things that are needed to deal with (something)

You can count on them to be on top of things when problems develop.

Can you get this done by next week? Don't worry. I'm on top of it.

She's not on top of her game this morning. [=she is not performing well this morning]

aware of what is happening in (a particular area of activity)

She tries to keep/stay on top of current events.

very close to or near (someone or something)

The deadline was on top of them before they knew it.

The houses are built right on top of each other.

in addition to (something)

You owe me $20, and that's on top of the $40 you owe me from earlier.

On top of everything else, he lost his job.

In British English, if something gets on top of you, it becomes too difficult for you to handle or deal with.

Planning their wedding was starting to get on top of them.

on top of the world

informal :in a very successful or happy state

I had just gotten married and felt like I was on top of the world.

over the top

informal :beyond what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate :very wild or strange often in an amusing way

His performances are always over the top. [=(Brit) OTT]

top of the tree

Brit informal :the most powerful or most successful position in a profession, organization, etc.

She is still (at/on the) top of the tree in her field. [=she's still at the top in her field]

adjective

usually used before a noun

located at the highest part or position

the top drawer/shelf

They live on the top floor of the building.

That's my husband in the top [=upper] right-hand corner of the picture.

highest in rank, success, or importance

the top news story of the day

the country's top three car manufacturers

He is among the top pitchers of the league.

She is the top student in her class. = (chiefly Brit) She is top in her class.

Safety is our top concern/priority.

highest in quality, amount, or degree

The winner showed top form.

Houses are selling at top prices.

What is the car's top speed?

noun

plural tops

[count] :a child's toy that can be made to spin very quickly

spinning like a top - compare 1top

verb

tops; topped; topping

[+ obj] to be or become more than (a particular amount)

Album sales have already topped [=exceeded] 500,000.

Donations are expected to top $1,000,000 by the end of the month.

to be in the highest position on (a list) because of success

The song has topped the charts for seven weeks.

Who tops the list this year for Hollywood's highest-paid actor? [=who is the highest-paid actor in Hollywood this year?]

to do or be better than (someone or something)

He topped [=surpassed] his previous record.

They topped the other company's offer.

She tops everyone else on the team.

Being at the beach sure tops [=beats] working in the office.

I've seen some pretty weird things in my lifebut that tops everything!

to cover or form the top of (something)

A fresh layer of snow topped the mountains. - often + with

She topped the pizza with cheese and mushrooms. - often used as (be) topped

a cup of hot chocolate topped (off) with whip cream

The cathedral was topped (off/out) with a spire.

to cut off the top of (something)

He topped the tree/carrots.

literary :to reach the top of (something)

When we topped the hill, we saw a small village in the valley.

top off

[phrasal verb]

top off (something) or top (something) off

to end (something) usually in an exciting or impressive way

We topped off dinner with dessert and coffee.

The band topped off the show with an extended version of their classic hit.

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 [=(Brit) top up] the car's tank. [=to fill the car's tank with gas]

top out

[phrasal verb]

to reach the highest amount or level and stop increasing - often + at

Interest rates are expected to top out at 15 percent.

top up

[phrasal verb]

top up (something) or top (something) up Brit

to fill (something) completely with a liquid

He topped up [=(US) topped off] (the glasses of) his guests.

to bring (something) to the full or desired amount

The store keeps its fruits and vegetables topped up.

She works part-time to top up her income. - see also top-up

top yourself

Brit informal :to kill yourself

to top it (all) off

US or chiefly Brit to top it all - used to indicate a final thing that happened that was even better, worse, etc., than what happened before

The car was filthy when she returned it to me, and to top it (all) off, there was almost no gas left in the tank.

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