Top up
verb
Add more money to an existing amount, especially in a mobile phone or a bank account.
I need to top up my phone balance so I can make calls.
Often appears as...
- top up balance
- top up online
verb
Fill up a container that is already partially full.
Please top up the glass with some more wine.
Often appears as...
- top up the glass
- top up the tank
verb
Increase the amount or value of something.
You can top up your pension pot by making additional contributions.
Often appears as...
- top up pension
- top up contribution
Usage tips
Finance
verb
Add more money to an existing amount, especially in a mobile phone or a bank account.
I need to top up my phone balance so I can make calls.
Often appears as...
- top up balance
- top up online
verb
Fill up a container that is already partially full.
Please top up the glass with some more wine.
Often appears as...
- top up the glass
- top up the tank
verb
Increase the amount or value of something.
You can top up your pension pot by making additional contributions.
Often appears as...
- top up pension
- top up contribution
Usage tips
Finance
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Technological Context
Often used with phones or online accounts where credit is consumed and must be replenished.
My data plan ran out; I need to top up.
Pro Tip 2/3Prepaid Services
Associated with services you pay for before use, like prepaid mobile plans and gift cards.
My subway card is low on funds, time to top up.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Phrase
Common in everyday speech, particularly among younger people, when discussing credit or funds.
Let's top up online before we go shopping.
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