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top 1
(tŏp)n.
1. The uppermost part, point, surface, or end: wrote on the top of the box.
2. The part farthest from a given reference point: took a jump shot from the top of the key.
3. The crown of the head: from top to toe.
4. The part of a plant, such as a rutabaga, that is above the ground.
5. Something, such as a lid or cap, that covers or forms an uppermost part.
6. A garment worn on the upper half of the body.
7. Nautical A platform enclosing the head of the lower section of a mast of a square-rigged vessel, to which the topmast shrouds are attached.
8. The highest degree, pitch, or point; the peak, acme, or zenith: "It had come at a time when he was not feeling at the top of his form" (Anthony Powell).
9.
a. The highest position or rank: at the top of his profession.
b. A person in this position.
10. Games The highest card or cards in a suit or hand.
11. The best part.
12. The earliest part or beginning: She played the piece again, from the top.
13. Baseball The first half of an inning.
14. Sports
a. A stroke that lands above the center of a ball, as in golf or tennis, giving it a forward spin.
b. A forward spin on a ball resulting from such a stroke.
15. Slang One who penetrates the other person or is the dominant partner in a sexual encounter or relationship.
adj.
1. Situated at the top: the top shelf.
2. Of the highest degree, quality, rank, or amount: in top form; the top ten bestsellers.
3. In a position of preeminence: the top historian in her department.
v. topped, top·ping, tops
v.tr.
1. To form, furnish with, or serve as a top: topped the ice cream with jimmies.
2. To reach or go over the top of: The car topped the hill.
3. To exceed or surpass: The car's speed topped 80 miles an hour. Her performance really topped his.
4. To be at the head of: She topped her class.
5. To remove the top or uppermost part from; crop: topped the fruit trees.
6. Sports
a. To strike the upper part of (a ball), giving it forward spin.
b. To make (a stroke) in this way.
v.intr.
Phrasal Verbs: To make a finish, an end, or a conclusion.
top off
1. To fill up (a container), especially when it is almost full to begin with.
2. To finish up.
top out
Idioms: 1. To put the framework for the top story on (a building).
2. To fill up (a ship, for example).
3. To cease rising: Interest rates topped out at 16 percent.
4. Informal To give up one's career just as one becomes highly successful.
off the top of (one's) head Informal
In an impromptu way: She recited the poem off the top of her head.
on top
1. At the highest point or peak.
2. In a dominant, controlling, or successful position.
on top of Informal
1. In control of.
2. Fully informed about: a senator who is always on top of the issues.
3. In addition to; besides: On top of this, several other benefits are being offered.
4. Following closely on; coming immediately after: Hail came on top of a violent thunderstorm.
on top of the world Informal
In a position of great happiness or success.
over the top
1. Surpassing a goal or quota.
2. Excessively expressive or dramatic.
3. Over the breastwork, as an attack in trench warfare: "a whole battalion, onto the beachhead, over the top" (Margaret Atwood).
[Middle English, from Old English.]
top 2
(tŏp)n.
A toy having one end tapered to a point, allowing it to be spun, as by suddenly pulling a string wound around it.
[Middle English, from Old English.]
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top
(tɒp)n
1. the highest or uppermost part of anything: the top of a hill.
2. the most important or successful position: to be at the top of the class; the top of the table.
3. the part of a plant that is above ground: carrot tops.
4. a thing that forms or covers the uppermost part of anything, esp a lid or cap: put the top on the saucepan.
5. the highest degree or point: at the top of his career.
6. the most important person: he's the top of this organization.
7. the best or finest part of anything: we've got the top of this year's graduates.
8. the loudest or highest pitch (esp in the phrase top of one's voice)
9. the beginning: the top of the hour; at the top of the programme.
10. (Automotive Engineering) short for top gear
11. (Card Games) cards the highest card of a suit in a player's hand
12. (General Sporting Terms) sport
a. a stroke that hits the ball above its centre
b. short for topspin
13. (Nautical Terms) a platform around the head of a lower mast of a sailing vessel, the edges of which serve to extend the topmast shrouds
14. (Chemistry) chem the part of a volatile liquid mixture that distils first
15. (Clothing & Fashion) a garment, esp for a woman, that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
16. (Electronics)
a. the high-frequency content of an audio signal
b. (as modifier): this amplifier has a good top response.
17. blow one's top informal to lose one's temper
18. on top of
a. in addition to: on top of his accident, he caught pneumonia.
b. informal in complete control of (a difficult situation, job, etc)
19. off the top of one's head with no previous preparation; extempore
20. (Military) over the parapet or leading edge of a trench
21. over the limit; excessive(ly); lacking restraint or a sense of proportion
22. the top of the morning a morning greeting regarded as characteristic of Irishmen
adj
23. of, relating to, serving as, or situated on the top: the top book in a pile.
24. informal Brit excellent: a top night out.
vb (mainly tr) , tops, topping or topped
25. to form a top on (something): to top a cake with whipped cream.
26. to remove the top of or from: to top carrots.
27. to reach or pass the top of: we topped the mountain.
28. to be at the top of: he tops the team.
29. to exceed or surpass
30. slang to kill
31. (General Sporting Terms) (also intr) sport
a. to hit (a ball) above the centre
b. to make (a stroke) by hitting the ball in this way
32. (Chemistry) chem to distil off (the most volatile part) from a liquid mixture
33. (Dyeing) to add other colorants to (a dye) in order to modify the shade produced
34. top and tail
a. to trim off the ends of (fruit or vegetables) before cooking them
b. to wash a baby's face and bottom without immersion in a bath
[Old English topp; related to Old High German zopf plait, Old Norse toppr tuft]
top
(tɒp)n
1. a toy that is spun on its pointed base by a flick of the fingers, by pushing a handle at the top up and down, etc
2. anything that spins or whirls around
3. sleep like a top to sleep very soundly
[Old English, of unknown origin]
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top1
(tɒp)n., adj., v. topped, top•ping. n.
1. the highest point, part, or level of anything; summit.
2. the uppermost or upper part, surface, end, etc., of anything.
3. a lid or covering of a container.
4. the highest or leading position or rank: at the top of the class.
5. a person or thing occupying such a position.
6. the highest pitch or degree: at the top of one's voice.
7. the first or foremost part; beginning: Take it from the top.
8. a garment for the upper body.
9. a rooflike upper part or cover on a vehicle.
10. tops, the part of a plant that grows above ground, esp. of an edible root.
11. the head or the crown of the head: from top to toe.
12. the best or choicest part: the top of the lot.
13. Brit.
a. a part considered as higher: the top of the street.
b. high gear of an automobile.
14. a platform surrounding the head of a lower mast on a ship and serving as a foothold, a means of extending the upper rigging, etc.
15.
a. (in bridge) the best card of a suit in a player's hand.
b. (in duplicate bridge) the best score on a hand.
16. the first half of an inning in baseball.
17. (in sports)
a. a stroke that hits a ball above its center.
b. the forward spin given to the ball by such a stroke.
18. Chem. the part of a mixture under distillation that volatilizes first.
adj. 19. of, situated at, or forming the top; highest; uppermost; upper.
20. highest in degree; greatest: to pay top prices.
21. foremost, chief, or principal: the top players.
22. highest in rank, quality, or popularity: the top ten movies.
v.t. 23. to furnish with a top; put a top on.
24. to be at or constitute the top of.
25. to reach the top of.
26. to rise above.
27. to exceed in height, amount, number, etc.
28. to surpass, excel, or outdo: That tops everything.
29. to surmount with something specified.
30. to remove the top of; crop; prune: to top a tree.
31. to get or leap over the top of (a fence, barrier, etc.).
32. Chem. to distill off only the most volatile part of (a mixture).
33.
v.i. a. to strike (a ball) above its center, giving it a forward spin.
b. to make (a stroke) by hitting the ball in this manner.
34. to rise aloft.
35. top off,
a. to climax or complete, esp. in an exceptional manner; finish.
b. to fill (a partly filled container, as a gas tank) to capacity.
36. top out,
Idioms: a. to finish the top of (a structure).
b. to reach the highest level.
1. at the top of one's lungs, as loudly as possible; with full voice.
2. off the top of one's head, without thought or preparation; extemporaneously.
3. on top, successful; victorious; dominant.
4. on top of,
a. over or upon.
b. in addition to; over and above.
c. in complete control: on top of the problem.
d. very or overly close to: living on top of each other.
e. close upon; following upon.
f. aware of; informed about.
5. on top of the world, elated; exuberant.
6. over the top,
a. over the top of a trench, as in charging the enemy.
b. surpassing a goal, quota, or limit.
[before 1000; Middle English; late Old English topp, c. Old Frisian topp tuft, Old High German zopf plait, tress, Old Norse toppr top, tuft]
top2
(tɒp)n.
a toy, often inversely conical, with a point on which it is made to spin.
Idioms: sleep like a top, to sleep soundly.
[before 1100; Middle English, Old English, c. Frisian, dial. Dutch top]
top-
var. of topo- before a vowel: toponym.
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Top
a tuft or handful of hair; wood fibres; a bundle of combed wool ready for spinning, 1637.Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
top
Past participle: topped
Gerund: topping
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| Noun | 1. |  top - the upper part of anything; "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page"masthead - the head or top of a mast crown - the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel region, part - the extended spatial location of something; "the farming regions of France"; "religions in all parts of the world"; "regions of outer space" head - the top of something; "the head of the stairs"; "the head of the page"; "the head of the list" |
| 2. |  top - the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted"poll - the part of the head between the ears side, face - a surface forming part of the outside of an object; "he examined all sides of the crystal"; "dew dripped from the face of the leaf" desktop - the top of a desk rooftop - the top of a (usually flat) roof tiptop - the extreme top or summit | |
| 3. |  top - the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit"pinnacle - a lofty peak place, spot, topographic point - a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet" mountain peak - the summit of a mountain | |
| 4. |  top - the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat; "a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth"bottom of the inning, bottom - the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat | |
| 5. |  top - the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession" | |
| 6. |  top - the greatest possible intensity; "he screamed at the top of his lungs"intensiveness, intensity - high level or degree; the property of being intense | |
| 7. |  top - platform surrounding the head of a lower mastplatform - a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform" ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight | |
| 8. |  top - a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin; "he got a bright red top and string for his birthday"humming top - a top that makes a humming noise as it spins peg top - a pear-shaped top made of wood with a metal center pin whip top, whipping top - a top that is spun by whipping | |
| 9. |  top - covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); "he removed the top of the carton"; "he couldn't get the top off of the bottle"; "put the cover back on the kettle"cap - a top (as for a bottle) covering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) lid - a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.; "he raised the piano lid" manhole cover - a flush iron cover for a manhole (as in a street) screwtop - the top of a container that must be screwed off and on | |
| 10. |  top - a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips; "he stared as she buttoned her top"blouse - a top worn by women bodice - part of a dress above the waist bustier - a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress halter - a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered woman's clothing - clothing that is designed for women to wear | |
| 11. |  top - a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour"circus - an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent; "they used the elephants to help put up the circus" | |
| Verb | 1. | top - be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year" |
| 2. |  top - pass by, over, or under without making contact; "the balloon cleared the tree tops"hop - jump across; "He hopped the bush" | |
| 3. |  top - be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point; "A star tops the Christmas Tree"lie - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position | |
| 4. |  top - be ahead of others; be the first; "she topped her class every year" | |
| 5. | top - provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure); "the towers were topped with conical roofs" | |
| 6. |  top - reach or ascend the top of; "The hikers topped the mountain just before noon" | |
| 7. |  top - strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spinhit - cause to move by striking; "hit a ball" | |
| 8. |  top - cut the top off; "top trees and bushes"prune, snip, lop, cut back, clip, crop, trim, dress - cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden" tail - remove the stalk of fruits or berries | |
| 9. |  top - be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting"culminate - end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage; "The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace" | |
| 10. |  top - finish up or conclude; "They topped off their dinner with a cognac"; "top the evening with champagne" | |
| Adj. | 1. |  top - situated at the top or highest position; "the top shelf"best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities; "the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit" high - (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high'); "a high mountain"; "high ceilings"; "high buildings"; "a high forehead"; "a high incline"; "a foot high" bottom - situated at the bottom or lowest position; "the bottom drawer" side - located on a side; "side fences"; "the side porch" |
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top
noun
1. peak, summit, head, crown, height, ridge, brow, crest, high point, pinnacle, culmination, meridian, zenith, apex, apogee, acme, vertex I came down alone from the top of the mountain.
peak base, foot, bottom, underneath, nadir, underside
peak base, foot, bottom, underneath, nadir, underside
2. upper part, upper layer, upper surface Bake the biscuits until the tops are lightly browned.
5. first place, head, peak, lead, highest rank, high point The US will be at the top of the medals table.
6. highest level, utmost extent He shouted to us at the top of his voice.
adjective
2. leading, best, first, highest, greatest, lead, head, prime, finest, crowning, crack (informal), elite, superior, dominant, foremost, pre-eminent He was the top student in physics.
leading worst, lowest, bottom, inferior, incompetent, inept, second-rate, amateurish, unranked
leading worst, lowest, bottom, inferior, incompetent, inept, second-rate, amateurish, unranked
3. chief, most important, principal, most powerful, highest, lead, head, ruling, leading, main, commanding, prominent, notable, sovereign, eminent, high-ranking, illustrious I need to have the top people in this company work together.
verb
over the top excessive, too much, going too far, inordinate, over the limit, a bit much (informal), uncalled-for, immoderate The special effects are a bit over the top, but I enjoyed it.
top something up
1. fill (up), refresh, recharge, refill, replenish, freshen He topped her glass up, complaining that she was a slow drinker.
2. supplement, boost, add to, enhance, augment The bank topped up their loan to £5000.
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top
noun3. The highest point or state:
acme, apex, apogee, climax, crest, crown, culmination, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith.
Informal: payoff.
Medicine: fastigium.
4. The greatest quantity or highest degree attainable:
Idiom: ne plus ultra.
5. The superlative or most preferable part of something:
Idioms: cream of the crop, flower of the flock, pick of the bunch.
2. Greatest in quantity or highest in degree that has been or can be attained:
3. Exceptionally good of its kind:
ace, banner, blue-ribbon, brag, capital, champion, excellent, fine, first-class, first-rate, prime, quality, splendid, superb, superior, terrific, tiptop.
Slang: boss.
Chiefly British: tophole.
4. Preeminent in rank or position:
2. To be greater or better than:
Informal: beat.
Idioms: go beyond, go one better.
top off
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Translations
أَعْلَىالطَّبَقَةِ العُلْياثَوْب المَرأه العُلْويدُمْيَه دَوّامَهغِطاء
vrcholhorníodříznout vršekpokrýtpovrch
øversttoplågoverdeloverstige
huippuhuippu-hyrräkansilatva
najvišipoklopacvrh
tető
borîplataefstur í bekknumfjarlægja efsta hlutalok; tappisem er efstur/fremstur í flokki
一番上の上蓋
뚜껑맨 위맨 위의
atsegtaugšaaugšdaļaaugšgalsaugstākā pakāpe
dať navrchodrezať vrch/vršokprvé miestovekovrch
najvišjipokrovstrogo zaupenvrhvrhnji
topplocköverstaöverträffasnurra
ด้านบนฝาสูงที่สุด
đỉnhđứng đầu
top
1 [tɒp]A. N
1. (= highest point, peak) → cumbre f, cima f; [of hill] → cumbre f; [of tree] → copa f; [of head] → coronilla f; [of building] → remate m; [of wall] → coronamiento m; [of wave] → cresta f; [of stairs, ladder] → lo alto; [of page] → cabeza f; [of list, table, classification] → cabeza f, primer puesto m, primera posición f
at the top of the hill → en la cumbre de la colina
to reach the top; make it to the top [of career etc] → alcanzar la cumbre (del éxito)
the men at the top (fig) → los que mandan
executives who are at the top of their careers → ejecutivos que están en la cumbre de sus carreras
top of the charts (Mus) → el número uno
to be at the top of the class (Scol) → ser el/la mejor de la clase
Liverpool are at the top of the league → Liverpool encabeza la liga
at the top of the page → a la cabeza de la página
top of the range (Comm) → lo mejor de la gama
at the top of the stairs → en lo alto de la escalera
at the top of the tree (lit) → en lo alto del árbol (Brit) (fig) → en la cima, en lo más alto
at the top of the pile or heap → en la cima, en lo más alto
see also blow 2 A3
at the top of the hill → en la cumbre de la colina
to reach the top; make it to the top [of career etc] → alcanzar la cumbre (del éxito)
the men at the top (fig) → los que mandan
executives who are at the top of their careers → ejecutivos que están en la cumbre de sus carreras
top of the charts (Mus) → el número uno
to be at the top of the class (Scol) → ser el/la mejor de la clase
Liverpool are at the top of the league → Liverpool encabeza la liga
at the top of the page → a la cabeza de la página
top of the range (Comm) → lo mejor de la gama
at the top of the stairs → en lo alto de la escalera
at the top of the tree (lit) → en lo alto del árbol (Brit) (fig) → en la cima, en lo más alto
at the top of the pile or heap → en la cima, en lo más alto
see also blow 2 A3
2. (= upper part) → parte f superior, parte f de arriba; [of bus] → piso m superior; [of turnip, carrot, radish] → rabillo m, hojas fpl
he lives at the top of the house → ocupa el piso más alto de la casa
the top of the milk → la nata
at the top of the street → al final de la calle
he sits at the top of the table → se sienta a la cabecera de la mesa
he lives at the top of the house → ocupa el piso más alto de la casa
the top of the milk → la nata
at the top of the street → al final de la calle
he sits at the top of the table → se sienta a la cabecera de la mesa
3. (= surface) → superficie f
oil comes or floats or rises to the top → el aceite sube a la superficie
the top of the table needs wiping → hay que pasar una bayeta por la mesa
oil comes or floats or rises to the top → el aceite sube a la superficie
the top of the table needs wiping → hay que pasar una bayeta por la mesa
5. (= blouse) → blusa f
pyjama top → parte f de arriba del pijama
I want a top to go with this skirt → quiero algo para arriba que me vaya con esta falda
pyjama top → parte f de arriba del pijama
I want a top to go with this skirt → quiero algo para arriba que me vaya con esta falda
6. (Brit) (Aut) = top gear
7. (US) (Aut) → capota f
8. (Naut) → cofa f
9. on top → encima, arriba
to be on top → estar encima (fig) (= winning etc) → llevar ventaja, estar ganando
seats on top! (on bus) → ¡hay sitio arriba!
let's go up on top (Naut) → vamos a (subir a) cubierta
thin on top → con poco pelo, medio calvo
on top of → sobre, encima de
it floats on top of the water → flota sobre el agua
the next second the lorry was on top of us → al instante el camión se nos echó encima
the flat is so small we live on top of each other → el piso es tan pequeño que vivimos amontonados
on top of (all) that (= in addition to that) → y encima or además de (todo) eso
on top of which → y para colmo, más encima
it's just one thing on top of another → es una cosa tras otra
to be/get on top of things → estar/ponerse a la altura de las cosas
I'm on top of my work now → ahora puedo con el trabajo
things are getting on top of me → ya no puedo más
to come out on top → salir ganando or con éxito
to be/feel on top of the world → estar/sentirse en el paraíso or en el séptimo cielo
to be on top → estar encima (fig) (= winning etc) → llevar ventaja, estar ganando
seats on top! (on bus) → ¡hay sitio arriba!
let's go up on top (Naut) → vamos a (subir a) cubierta
thin on top → con poco pelo, medio calvo
on top of → sobre, encima de
it floats on top of the water → flota sobre el agua
the next second the lorry was on top of us → al instante el camión se nos echó encima
the flat is so small we live on top of each other → el piso es tan pequeño que vivimos amontonados
on top of (all) that (= in addition to that) → y encima or además de (todo) eso
on top of which → y para colmo, más encima
it's just one thing on top of another → es una cosa tras otra
to be/get on top of things → estar/ponerse a la altura de las cosas
I'm on top of my work now → ahora puedo con el trabajo
things are getting on top of me → ya no puedo más
to come out on top → salir ganando or con éxito
to be/feel on top of the world → estar/sentirse en el paraíso or en el séptimo cielo
11. (in phrases)
from top to bottom → de arriba abajo
the system is rotten from top to bottom → el sistema entero está podrido
to be at the top of one's form → estar en plena forma
the top of the morning to you! (Irl) → ¡buenos días!
over the top (Brit) (= excessive) → excesivo, desmesurado
this proposal is really over the top (Brit) → esta propuesta pasa de la raya
to go over the top (Mil) → lanzarse al ataque (saliendo de las trincheras) (Brit) (fig) → pasarse (de lo razonable), desbordarse
he doesn't have much up top (= stupid) → no es muy listo que digamos; (= balding) → tiene poco pelo, se le ven las ideas
she doesn't have much up top (= flat-chested) → está lisa (basilisa)
at the top of one's voice → a voz en grito
he said it off the top of his head → lo dijo sin pensar
speaking off the top of my head, I would say → hablando así sin pensarlo, yo diría que ...
from top to bottom → de arriba abajo
the system is rotten from top to bottom → el sistema entero está podrido
to be at the top of one's form → estar en plena forma
the top of the morning to you! (Irl) → ¡buenos días!
over the top (Brit) (= excessive) → excesivo, desmesurado
this proposal is really over the top (Brit) → esta propuesta pasa de la raya
to go over the top (Mil) → lanzarse al ataque (saliendo de las trincheras) (Brit) (fig) → pasarse (de lo razonable), desbordarse
he doesn't have much up top (= stupid) → no es muy listo que digamos; (= balding) → tiene poco pelo, se le ven las ideas
she doesn't have much up top (= flat-chested) → está lisa (basilisa)
at the top of one's voice → a voz en grito
he said it off the top of his head → lo dijo sin pensar
speaking off the top of my head, I would say → hablando así sin pensarlo, yo diría que ...
B. ADJ
1. (= highest) [drawer, shelf] → de arriba, más alto; [edge, side, corner] → superior, de arriba; [floor, step, storey] → último
at the top end of the scale → en el extremo superior de la escala
at the top end of the range (Comm) → en el escalón más alto de la gama
top note (Mus) → nota f más alta
at the top end of the scale → en el extremo superior de la escala
at the top end of the range (Comm) → en el escalón más alto de la gama
top note (Mus) → nota f más alta
2. (= maximum) [price] → máximo
top priority → principal prioridad f, asunto m primordial
at top speed → a máxima velocidad, a toda carrera
top priority → principal prioridad f, asunto m primordial
at top speed → a máxima velocidad, a toda carrera
3. (in rank etc) → más importante
the top class at school (= final year) → el último año en la escuela
a top executive → un(a) alto/a ejecutivo/a
a top job → un puesto de importancia
top management → alta gerencia f
top people → gente f bien
the top people in the party → la dirección del partido
top stream (Scol) → clase f del nivel más avanzado
the top class at school (= final year) → el último año en la escuela
a top executive → un(a) alto/a ejecutivo/a
a top job → un puesto de importancia
top management → alta gerencia f
top people → gente f bien
the top people in the party → la dirección del partido
top stream (Scol) → clase f del nivel más avanzado
4. (= best, leading) → mejor
a top surgeon → uno de los mejores cirujanos
the top 10/20/30 (Mus) → los 10/20/30 mejores éxitos, el hit parade de los 10/20/30 mejores
to come top → ganar, ganar el primer puesto
to come top of the class → ser el primero de la clase
he came top in maths → sacó la mejor nota de la clase en matemáticas
to be on top form → estar en plena forma
to get top marks → sacar la mejor nota
top scorer → máximo/a goleador(a) m/f, pichichi mf (Sp)
top team → equipo m líder
a top surgeon → uno de los mejores cirujanos
the top 10/20/30 (Mus) → los 10/20/30 mejores éxitos, el hit parade de los 10/20/30 mejores
to come top → ganar, ganar el primer puesto
to come top of the class → ser el primero de la clase
he came top in maths → sacó la mejor nota de la clase en matemáticas
to be on top form → estar en plena forma
to get top marks → sacar la mejor nota
top scorer → máximo/a goleador(a) m/f, pichichi mf (Sp)
top team → equipo m líder
C. ADV tops (= maximum, at most) → como mucho
D. VT
1. (= form top of) [+ building] → coronar; [+ cake] → cubrir, recubrir
a cake topped with whipped cream → una tarta cubierta or recubierta de nata or (LAm) crema
a church topped by a steeple → una iglesia coronada por un campanario
the wall is topped with stone → el muro tiene un coronamiento de piedras
a cake topped with whipped cream → una tarta cubierta or recubierta de nata or (LAm) crema
a church topped by a steeple → una iglesia coronada por un campanario
the wall is topped with stone → el muro tiene un coronamiento de piedras
2. (= be at top of) [+ class, list] → encabezar, estar a la cabeza de
to top the bill (Theat) → encabezar el reparto
to top the charts (Mus) → ser el número uno de las listas de éxitos or de los superventas
the team topped the league all season → el equipo iba en cabeza de la liga toda la temporada
to top the bill (Theat) → encabezar el reparto
to top the charts (Mus) → ser el número uno de las listas de éxitos or de los superventas
the team topped the league all season → el equipo iba en cabeza de la liga toda la temporada
3. (= exceed, surpass) → exceder, superar
profits topped £50,000 last year → las ganancias excedieron (las) 50.000 libras el año pasado
sales topped the million mark → las ventas rebasaron el millón
we have topped last year's takings by £200 → hemos recaudado 200 libras más que el año pasado, los ingresos exceden a los del año pasado en 200 libras
and to top it all → y para colmo ..., como remate ..., y para rematar las cosas ...
how are you going to top that? (joke, story etc) → ¿cómo vas a superar eso?, te han puesto el listón muy alto
profits topped £50,000 last year → las ganancias excedieron (las) 50.000 libras el año pasado
sales topped the million mark → las ventas rebasaron el millón
we have topped last year's takings by £200 → hemos recaudado 200 libras más que el año pasado, los ingresos exceden a los del año pasado en 200 libras
and to top it all → y para colmo ..., como remate ..., y para rematar las cosas ...
how are you going to top that? (joke, story etc) → ¿cómo vas a superar eso?, te han puesto el listón muy alto
E. CPD top banana N (US) → pez m gordo
top boots NPL → botas fpl de campaña
top brass N → jefazos mpl
top copy N → original m
top dog N she's top dog at work → ella es mandamás en el trabajo
top dollar N (esp US) to pay top dollar for sth → pagar algo a precio de oro
the top drawer N (fig) → la alta sociedad, la crema
see also top-drawer top dressing N (Hort, Agr) → abono m (aplicado a la superficie)
top gear N (Brit) (Aut) → directa f
in top gear (four-speed box) → en cuarta, en la directa; (five-speed box) → en quinta, en la directa
top hat N → sombrero m de copa, chistera f
top spin N (Tennis) → efecto m alto, efecto m liftado
top boots NPL → botas fpl de campaña
top brass N → jefazos mpl
top copy N → original m
top dog N she's top dog at work → ella es mandamás en el trabajo
top dollar N (esp US) to pay top dollar for sth → pagar algo a precio de oro
the top drawer N (fig) → la alta sociedad, la crema
see also top-drawer top dressing N (Hort, Agr) → abono m (aplicado a la superficie)
top gear N (Brit) (Aut) → directa f
in top gear (four-speed box) → en cuarta, en la directa; (five-speed box) → en quinta, en la directa
top hat N → sombrero m de copa, chistera f
top spin N (Tennis) → efecto m alto, efecto m liftado
top off VT + ADV (= complete) → coronar, rematar
he topped this off by saying that → esto lo remató diciendo que ...
he topped off the fourth course with a cup of coffee → para completar el cuarto plato se bebió una taza de café
he topped this off by saying that → esto lo remató diciendo que ...
he topped off the fourth course with a cup of coffee → para completar el cuarto plato se bebió una taza de café
top up (Brit)
A. VT + ADV → llenar
to top sb's glass up → rellenar el vaso de algn
shall I top you up? → ¿te doy más?
to top up a battery (= refill it) → llenar a nivel una batería
her parents topped up her grant → sus padres le añadieron un complemento or suplemento a la beca
to top sb's glass up → rellenar el vaso de algn
shall I top you up? → ¿te doy más?
to top up a battery (= refill it) → llenar a nivel una batería
her parents topped up her grant → sus padres le añadieron un complemento or suplemento a la beca
B. VI + ADV to top up with oil → poner aceite
we topped up with a couple of beers → como remate nos bebimos un par de cervezas
we topped up with a couple of beers → como remate nos bebimos un par de cervezas
top
2 [tɒp] N2. (Circus)
see big
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[ˈtɒp] n
(= highest part) [mountain] → sommet m; [head] → dessus m; [container, cupboard] → dessus m; [page, ladder, stairs, street] → haut m; [leg, arm] → haut m
Don't fill it up to the top → Ne le remplissez pas jusqu'au bord., Ne le remplissez pas à ras bord.
The water reached the tops of my legs → L'eau m'arrivait en haut des jambes.
over the top of sth (= above) → par-dessus qch
over the tops of the houses → par-dessus les maisons
at the top of sth → en haut de qch
at the top of the stairs → en haut de l'escalier
at the top of the street → en haut de la rue
go back to the top of the page, go back to top (web page) → retour en haut de la page, haut de page
from top to bottom → de fond en comble
I searched the house from top to bottom → J'ai fouillé la maison de fond en comble.
from top to toe → de la tête aux pieds
the top of the milk (British) → la crème du lait
Don't fill it up to the top → Ne le remplissez pas jusqu'au bord., Ne le remplissez pas à ras bord.
The water reached the tops of my legs → L'eau m'arrivait en haut des jambes.
over the top of sth (= above) → par-dessus qch
over the tops of the houses → par-dessus les maisons
at the top of sth → en haut de qch
at the top of the stairs → en haut de l'escalier
at the top of the street → en haut de la rue
go back to the top of the page, go back to top (web page) → retour en haut de la page, haut de page
from top to bottom → de fond en comble
I searched the house from top to bottom → J'ai fouillé la maison de fond en comble.
from top to toe → de la tête aux pieds
the top of the milk (British) → la crème du lait
(= upper surface) → dessus m
Bake the biscuits until the tops are lightly browned → Cuisez les biscuits au four jusqu'à ce que le dessus soit légèrement doré.
a table top → un plateau de table
Bake the biscuits until the tops are lightly browned → Cuisez les biscuits au four jusqu'à ce que le dessus soit légèrement doré.
a table top → un plateau de table
(= highest place) (in list, table) → tête f
at the top of the list → en tête de liste, en haut de la liste
Welfare reform is at the top of the government's list → La réforme de l'aide sociale est une priorité du gouvernement.
to be at the top of the league → être en tête du championnat
at the top of the list → en tête de liste, en haut de la liste
Welfare reform is at the top of the government's list → La réforme de l'aide sociale est une priorité du gouvernement.
to be at the top of the league → être en tête du championnat
(= lid) [box, jar] → couvercle m; [bottle] → bouchon m
Don't forget to put the top back on → N'oubliez pas de remettre le couvercle.
Don't forget to put the top back on → N'oubliez pas de remettre le couvercle.
(= garment) → haut m; [pyjamas] → veste f, haut m
She changed into a clean top → Elle mit un haut propre.
That's a lovely top you're wearing → C'est un joli haut que tu portes là.
a bikini top → un haut de bikini
She changed into a clean top → Elle mit un haut propre.
That's a lovely top you're wearing → C'est un joli haut que tu portes là.
a bikini top → un haut de bikini
on top (position) → dessus
hot chocolate with whipped cream on top → du chocolat chaud avec de la crème fouettée dessus
on top of sth → sur qch
on top of the fridge → sur le frigo
hot chocolate with whipped cream on top → du chocolat chaud avec de la crème fouettée dessus
on top of sth → sur qch
on top of the fridge → sur le frigo
on top (= in addition) → en plus
on top of sth → en plus de qch
There's a surcharge on top of that → Il a un supplément en plus de cela.
on top of sth → en plus de qch
There's a surcharge on top of that → Il a un supplément en plus de cela.
the top (= highest, most successful position) → le sommet
to get to the top → réussir
at the top → au sommet
She is at the top of her profession → Elle au sommet de sa profession.
to get to the top → réussir
at the top → au sommet
She is at the top of her profession → Elle au sommet de sa profession.
to come out on top (= outdo competitors) → prendre le dessus
at the top of one's voice (= very loudly) → à tue-tête
over the top adjective [behaviour, reaction] → excessif/ive; adv to go over the top → exagérer
(= toy) → toupie f
adj
(= highest) [shelf] → du haut
I can't reach the top shelf → Je ne peux pas atteindre l'étagère du haut.
Please read the top line of the page
BUT Lisez, s'il vous plaît, la première ligne de la page.
the top part of sth → le haut de qch
the top floor → le dernier étage
on the top floor → au dernier étage
I can't reach the top shelf → Je ne peux pas atteindre l'étagère du haut.
Please read the top line of the page
BUT Lisez, s'il vous plaît, la première ligne de la page.
the top part of sth → le haut de qch
the top floor → le dernier étage
on the top floor → au dernier étage
(= very successful) → de premier ordre
a top surgeon → un chirurgien de premier ordre
a top model → un top model
one of the top teams in the country → l'une des meilleures équipe du pays
a top surgeon → un chirurgien de premier ordre
a top model → un top model
one of the top teams in the country → l'une des meilleures équipe du pays
(= best) [speed] → maximal(e); [score] → meilleur(e)
The top score was 98% → Le meilleur score était de 98%.
a top speed of 241 km per hour → une vitesse maximale de 241 km/h
at top speed → à toute vitesse
The top score was 98% → Le meilleur score était de 98%.
a top speed of 241 km per hour → une vitesse maximale de 241 km/h
at top speed → à toute vitesse
vt
(= exceed) → dépasser
npl
to be tops, to be the tops → être le top
to be tops, to be the tops → être le top
adv (= at the most) → au maximum
It should cost £50 tops → Cela devrait coûter au maximum 50 livres.
It will only take ten minutes, tops → Cela ne te prendra que dix minutes, au maximum.
It should cost £50 tops → Cela devrait coûter au maximum 50 livres.
It will only take ten minutes, tops → Cela ne te prendra que dix minutes, au maximum.
top up
(British) vt (= refill) [+ glass, drink] → remplir
(= supplement) [+ salary] → compléter
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top
:topcoat
n
top copy
n → Original nt
top dollar
n (esp US inf) → Spitzenpreise pl; to pay top for something → Höchstpreise für etw bezahlen; I’m paying top (as wage/salary) → ich zahle einen Spitzenlohn/ein Spitzengehalt; security earns top → mit Sicherheit(sdiensten) lässt sich spitzenmäßig verdienen
top-dollar
adj (esp US inf) → spitzenmäßig (inf); top prices → Spitzenpreise pl; top lyrics → spitzenmäßig gute Liedtexte
top-down
adj approach, view, analysis → von oben nach unten
top-dress
vt (Agr) → mit Kopfdünger düngen
top dressing
n (Agr) → Kopfdünger m
top
:top-fermented
adj → obergärig
top-flight
top-full
adj glass etc → randvoll
top gear
top hat
n → Zylinder m
top-hatted
adj → mit Zylinder
top-heavy
adj (lit, fig) → kopflastig; she’s a bit top (hum inf) → sie hat einen ziemlichen Vorbau (inf); the army is top with officers → die Armee hat zu viele hohe Offiziere
top-hole
adj, interj (dated inf) → famos (dated), → erstklassig
top
:topknot
n → Dutt m
topless
adj → oben ohne, Oben-ohne-; pictures of top women → Bilder von Frauen oben ohne; top waitresses → Oben-ohne-Bedienung f; top model → Oben-ohne-Modell nt; top bar → Oben-ohne-Bar f, → Toplessbar f
top-level
top light
n (Phot, Painting) → Oberlicht nt
top-line
top loader
n (= washing machine) → Toplader m
top management
n → Spitzenmanagement nt
topmast
n (Naut) → Toppmast m, → Marsstenge f
top-notch
adj (inf) → eins a (inf), → prächtig
top-of-the-range, top-of-the-line
top
:top quality
n → Spitzenqualität f
top-quality
top-ranked
adj attr (Sport) → Spitzen-; top player → Spitzenspieler(in) m(f); top Miami → das Spitzenteam Miami
top-ranking
adj → von hohem Rang; civil servant, officer also → hohe(r); personality → hochgestellt; tennis player etc → der Spitzenklasse; top author → Spitzenautor(in) m(f)
top-rated
adj attr → führend
top
:topsail
n (Naut) → Marssegel nt
top-secret
adj → streng geheim
top-shelf
adj (Brit) magazine → pornografisch
topsoil
n (Agr) → Ackerkrume f
topspin
n → Topspin m
top station
n → Bergstation f
top
1n
(= highest part) → oberer Teil; (of spire, pyramid, cone etc, fig, of league, company etc) → Spitze f; (of mountain) → Gipfel m; (of tree) → Krone f, → Spitze f; (of pine tree) → Wipfel m, → Spitze f; (of branch) → oberes Ende; (of wave) → Kamm m; (of carrots, radishes) → Ende nt; (= leafy part) → Kraut nt; (= detachable part: of cupboard etc) → Aufsatz m; (= head end: of table, bed, sheet) → Kopfende nt, → oberes Ende; (of road, beach) → oberes Ende; which is the top? → wo ist oben?; the top of the tree/page/list/wall etc is … → der Baum/die Seite/Liste/Wand etc ist oben …; the top of the milk → die Rahmschicht (auf der Milch); at the top → oben; at the top of the page/list → oben auf der Seite/Liste; at the top of the league/pile → oben in der Tabelle/im Stapel; at the top of the stairs/wall/hill/tree → oben an der Treppe/Wand/am Berg/Baum; at the top of the table/road → am oberen Ende des Tisches/der Straße; to be (at the) top of the class → Klassenbeste(r) or -erste(r) sein, der/die Beste in der Klasse sein; to come out at the top of the list → Erste(r) sein; near the top → (ziemlich) weit oben; he’s near the top in English → in Englisch gehört er zu den Besten; the liquid was cloudy near the top → die Flüssigkeit war oben wolkig; she bashed the top of her head on the luggage rack → sie schlug sich (dat) → den Kopf an der Gepäckablage an; he looked over the top of his spectacles → er sah über den Brillenrand (hinweg); he curled his fingers over the top of the window → er klammerte sich mit den Fingern an den oberen Fensterrand; she fell from the top of the stairs to the bottom → sie fiel die ganze Treppe von oben bis unten hinunter; five lines from the top → in der fünften Zeile von oben; from top to toe → von Kopf bis Fuß; from top to bottom → von oben bis unten; the system is rotten from top to bottom → das System ist von vorn bis hinten schlecht (inf); to scream at the top of one’s voice → aus vollem Hals or aus Leibeskräften brüllen; they were talking at the top(s) of their voices → sie haben sich in voller Lautstärke unterhalten; to be at the top of the ladder or the tree (fig) → auf dem Gipfel (des Erfolgs) sein; go to the top of the class (inf) → du bist gar nicht so dumm!; off the top of my head (fig) → grob gesagt; (with figures) → über den Daumen gepeilt (inf); just a quick comment please, off the top of your head → bitte einen kurzen Kommentar, ganz spontan; to talk off the top of one’s head (inf) → nur so daherreden; to go over the top (in trenches) → aus dem Schützengraben klettern; (= exaggerate) → zu viel des Guten tun; that’s a bit over the top → das ist ein bisschen übertrieben, das geht ein bisschen zu weit; I find him a bit over the top → ich finde, er übertreibt es ein bisschen; he’s over the top (= past his best) → er ist auf dem absteigenden Ast; top of the pops (record) → Spitzenreiter m → (in der Hitparade); the top of the morning to you! (Ir) → grüß Gott! (S Ger, Aus), → (schönen) guten Morgen! ? bill2
(= upper surface) → Oberfläche f; (Comput) → Vordergrund m; to be on top → oben sein or liegen; (fig) → obenauf sein; it was on top of/on the top of the cupboard/pile etc → es war auf/oben auf dem Schrank/Stapel etc; put it on top of/the top of the cupboard etc → leg es oben auf den Schrank etc; to go up on top (on boat) → an Deck gehen; seats on top! (in bus) → oben sind noch Sitzplätze!; to see London from the top of a bus → London vom Oberdeck eines Busses aus sehen; on top of (in addition to) → zusätzlich zu; things are getting on top of me → die Dinge wachsen mir über den Kopf; then, on top of all that … → und dann, um das Maß vollzumachen …; and, on top of that … → und zusätzlich …, und außerdem …; it’s just one thing on top of another → es kommt eines zum anderen; he didn’t see it until he was right on top of it → er sah es erst, als er ganz nah dran war; he felt he was on top of the situation → er hatte das Gefühl, die Situation im Griff or unter Kontrolle zu haben; to come out on top → sich durchsetzen; (over rival) → die Oberhand gewinnen
(inf, of body) → Oberkörper m; to blow one’s top → in die Luft or an die Decke gehen (inf), → aus der Haut fahren (inf); she’s rather big round the top → sie ist oben herum ganz schön füllig (inf)
(= working surface) → Arbeitsfläche f
(= lid, of jar, suitcase) → Deckel m; (of bottle) → Verschluss m; (of pen) → Hülle f; (of car) → Dach nt; hard top (Aut) → Hardtop nt; soft top (Aut) → Weichverdeck nt
(Naut) → Mars m
adj (= upper) → obere(r, s); (= highest) → oberste(r, s); branches, note, honours, price → höchste(r, s); (= best) → Spitzen-, Top-; pupil, school, marks → beste(r, s); top athlete → Spitzenathlet(in) m(f); he was the top seed → er war an erste Stelle gesetzt; top job → Spitzenjob m; top prices → Höchstpreise pl; today’s top story → die wichtigste Meldung von heute; on the top floor → im obersten Stockwerk; a top-floor flat → eine Dachgeschosswohnung; he’s out of the top drawer (fig) → er gehört zu den oberen zehntausend; the top end of the market → das obere Marktsegment; the car has a top speed of 120 → das Auto hat eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 120; at top speed → mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit; in top form → in Höchstform; to be top (Sch) → Beste(r) or Erste(r) sein; the top men in the party/government/firm → die Partei-/Regierungs-/Unternehmensspitze; the newspaper for top people → die Zeitung für Führungskräfte; the top people (in a company) → die Leute an der Spitze; (in society) → die oberen zehntausend; the Top Ten (Mus) → die Top Ten pl
adv
vt
(= cover, cap) → bedecken; topped by a dome → gekrönt von einer Kuppel; fruit topped with cream → Obst mit Sahne darauf
(= reach top of) just as the car/he topped the hill → gerade, als das Auto/er oben auf dem Berg angekommen war or den Gipfel des Berges erreicht hatte
(= be at top of) his name topped the list → sein Name stand ganz oben auf der Liste or an der Spitze der Liste ? bill2
(= be higher than, fig: = surpass) → übersteigen; that tops the lot (inf) → das übertrifft alles; and to top it all … (inf) → und um das Maß vollzumachen …
to top a tree/radish/carrot → die Spitze eines Baumes/das Ende eines Rettichs/einer Mohrrübe abschneiden; to top and tail gooseberries (Brit) → Stachelbeeren putzen
to top oneself (inf) → sich umbringen
top
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1 [tɒp]1. n
a. (highest point, of mountain, page, ladder) → cima; (of list, table, queue) → testa; (of career) → apice m
at the top of the hill → sulla cima della collina
at the top of the stairs/page/street → in cima alle scale/alla pagina/alla strada
at the top of the table → a capotavola
to be top of the charts → essere in testa alla hit-parade
Liverpool is at the top of the league (Sport) → il Liverpool è in testa alla classifica
from top to bottom (fig) → da cima a fondo
from top to toe → dalla testa ai piedi
from the top → dall'alto
from the top of the hill → dalla cima della collina
on top → sopra
on top of → in cima a, sopra (Brit) (in addition to) → oltre a
to fall on top of sb → cadere addosso a qn
he's going thin on top (fam) → sta incominciando a perdere i capelli
to reach the top (fig) (of career) → raggiungere l'apice
the men at the top (fig) → quelli che sono al potere
at the top of the hill → sulla cima della collina
at the top of the stairs/page/street → in cima alle scale/alla pagina/alla strada
at the top of the table → a capotavola
to be top of the charts → essere in testa alla hit-parade
Liverpool is at the top of the league (Sport) → il Liverpool è in testa alla classifica
from top to bottom (fig) → da cima a fondo
from top to toe → dalla testa ai piedi
from the top → dall'alto
from the top of the hill → dalla cima della collina
on top → sopra
on top of → in cima a, sopra (Brit) (in addition to) → oltre a
to fall on top of sb → cadere addosso a qn
he's going thin on top (fam) → sta incominciando a perdere i capelli
to reach the top (fig) (of career) → raggiungere l'apice
the men at the top (fig) → quelli che sono al potere
b. (surface) → superficie f; (of box, cupboard, table) → sopra m inv, parte f superiore; (roof, of car) → tetto; (upper part, of bus) → piano superiore
the top of the table needs wiping → bisogna pulire la superficie or il piano della tavola
oil comes to the top → l'olio sale alla superficie
seats on top! (Brit) (in double-decker bus) → ci sono posti di sopra!
the top of the milk (Brit) → la panna
the top of the table needs wiping → bisogna pulire la superficie or il piano della tavola
oil comes to the top → l'olio sale alla superficie
seats on top! (Brit) (in double-decker bus) → ci sono posti di sopra!
the top of the milk (Brit) → la panna
f. (in phrases) on top of (all) that → per di più, inoltre
it's just one thing on top of another → è una cosa dietro a un'altra
to be/feel on top of the world (fam) → essere/sentirsi al settimo cielo
to be/get on top of things (fig) → dominare/cominciare a dominare la situazione
things are getting on top of me (fam) → mi sta precipitando tutto addosso
to come out on top (fig) → uscire vincitore/trice
I can't tell you off the top of my head → a mente non te lo posso dire
at the top of one's voice (fig) → a squarciagola
over the top (Brit) (fam) (behaviour) → eccessivo/a
to go over the top (Brit) (fam) → esagerare
it's just one thing on top of another → è una cosa dietro a un'altra
to be/feel on top of the world (fam) → essere/sentirsi al settimo cielo
to be/get on top of things (fig) → dominare/cominciare a dominare la situazione
things are getting on top of me (fam) → mi sta precipitando tutto addosso
to come out on top (fig) → uscire vincitore/trice
I can't tell you off the top of my head → a mente non te lo posso dire
at the top of one's voice (fig) → a squarciagola
over the top (Brit) (fam) (behaviour) → eccessivo/a
to go over the top (Brit) (fam) → esagerare
2. adj
a. (highest, floor, step) → ultimo/a; (shelf, drawer) → (ultimo/a) in alto; (price) → più alto/a; (in rank) → primo/a
at top speed → a tutta velocità
top gear → la marcia più alta, quarta (or quinta)
the top men in the party → i dirigenti del partito
a top job → un posto di prestigio
she's top dog at work (fig) (fam) → è il grande capo sul lavoro
at top speed → a tutta velocità
top gear → la marcia più alta, quarta (or quinta)
the top men in the party → i dirigenti del partito
a top job → un posto di prestigio
she's top dog at work (fig) (fam) → è il grande capo sul lavoro
b. (best) → migliore
to get top marks (Brit) → avere i voti migliori
to come top of the class → avere i voti più alti di tutta la classe, risultare il/la migliore della classe
he came top in maths or (Am) math → ha avuto i voti migliori in matematica
the top twenty (Mus) → i venti migliori dischi (della settimana)
to be on top form (fam) → sentirsi veramente in forma
a top surgeon → un grande chirurgo
to get top marks (Brit) → avere i voti migliori
to come top of the class → avere i voti più alti di tutta la classe, risultare il/la migliore della classe
he came top in maths or (Am) math → ha avuto i voti migliori in matematica
the top twenty (Mus) → i venti migliori dischi (della settimana)
to be on top form (fam) → sentirsi veramente in forma
a top surgeon → un grande chirurgo
c. (last, layer) → ultimo/a
the top coat (of paint) → l'ultima mano (di pittura)
she is in the top class at school → sta facendo l'ultimo anno di scuola
the top coat (of paint) → l'ultima mano (di pittura)
she is in the top class at school → sta facendo l'ultimo anno di scuola
3. vt
a. → sormontare
a church topped by a steeple → una chiesa sovrastata da un campanile
to top a cake with cream → coprire una torta di panna
a church topped by a steeple → una chiesa sovrastata da un campanile
to top a cake with cream → coprire una torta di panna
top off vt + adv (finish) to top off with → concludere con
we topped off the dinner with a toast to the happy couple → abbiamo concluso il pranzo con un brindisi in onore della coppia felice
we topped off the dinner with a toast to the happy couple → abbiamo concluso il pranzo con un brindisi in onore della coppia felice
top up vt + adv → riempire
to top sb's glass up → riempire il bicchiere a qn, dare ancora da bere a qn
to top up a battery → fare un rabbocco alla batteria
to top sb's glass up → riempire il bicchiere a qn, dare ancora da bere a qn
to top up a battery → fare un rabbocco alla batteria
top
2 [tɒp] n (toy) → trottolato sleep like a top → dormire come un ghiro
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top1
(top) noun1. the highest part of anything. the top of the hill; the top of her head; The book is on the top shelf.
2. the position of the cleverest in a class etc. He's at the top of the class.
3. the upper surface. the table-top.
4. a lid. I've lost the top to this jar; a bottle-top.
5. a (woman's) garment for the upper half of the body; a blouse, sweater etc. I bought a new skirt and top.
adjective having gained the most marks, points etc, eg in a school class. He's top (of the class) again.
verb – past tense, past participle topped – 1. to cover on the top. She topped the cake with cream.
2. to rise above; to surpass. Our exports have topped $100,000.
3. to remove the top of.
ˈtopless adjective1. having no top.
2. very high.
ˈtopping noun something that forms a covering on top of something, especially food. a tart with a topping of cream.
top hat (ˈtopə) abbreviation ( topper ) a man's tall hat, worn as formal dress.
ˌtop-ˈheavy adjective having the upper part too heavy for the lower. That pile of books is top-heavy – it'll fall over!
ˌtop-ˈsecret adjective very secret.
at the top of one's voice very loudly. They were shouting at the top(s) of their voices.
be/feel etc on top of the world to feel very well and happy. She's on top of the world – she's just got engaged to be married.
from top to bottom completely. They've painted the house from top to bottom.
the top of the ladder/tree the highest point in one's profession.
top up to fill (a cup etc that has been partly emptied) to the top. Let me top up your glass/drink.
top2
(top) noun a kind of toy that spins.
sleep like a top to sleep very well. The child slept like a top after a day on the beach.
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