top up

British  

verb

1. 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

2. 1. to increase the benefits from (an insurance scheme), esp to increase a pension when a salary rise enables higher premiums to be paid

   2. 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

1. 1. an amount added to something in order to raise it to or maintain it at a desired level

   2. ( as modifier )

      a top-up loan

      a top-up policy

Example Sentences

After taking her results back to her GP, she now receives some testosterone on the NHS, and a small top up through a private prescription.

From BBC

Dropping into the garage to top up his fuel, Michael said "day to day" he hadn't noticed a drop in the prices.

From BBC

Barrick said it would target a payout of 50% of attributable free cash flow annually, comprising a fixed base dividend for each quarter and top up at year-end.

From The Wall Street Journal

More rain is also on the way, with an additional 5-10mm falling widely through Tuesday night and Wednesday, bringing an unwelcome top up.

From BBC

Ledn has liquidated 7,493 loans in its seven-year history at a maximum loan-to-value of 85% and has never experienced a loss, according to S&P. About 20% of the borrowers with loans backing the bonds also opted to store extra collateral that can automatically be used to top up their loans if bitcoin’s price falls.

From The Wall Street Journal