top up
Britishverb
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to raise the level of (a liquid, powder, etc) in (a container), usually bringing it to the brim of the container
top up the sugar in those bowls
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to increase the benefits from (an insurance scheme), esp to increase a pension when a salary rise enables higher premiums to be paid
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to add money to (a loan, bank account, etc) in order to keep it at a constant or acceptable level
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noun
Example Sentences
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Top ups over this value means the £63 payment will be split over a subsequent top up.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Reiner also wanted the trust to top up his commissary account, court records show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Eligible customers on pre-payment meters who use a key or card to top up will also need to ensure that their household's account is registered in their name.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
In the event of a shortfall, where there isn’t enough collateral to back a customer’s leveraged bets, the customers will need to top up the funds as soon as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
He and Stan then lifted his trunk, with Hedwig’s cage balanced on top, up the steps of the bus.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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