Top up Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɑp/, /ˈtɔp/ /ˈəp
TAHP-UP or TAHP-UP
tˈɒp/ /ˈʌp
TOP-UP
Definition
To fill something up again to its maximum level, especially to add more money or credit to a card, phone, or account.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for adding money to prepaid cards, mobile phones, transport cards, or similar accounts. Can also mean refilling drinks or tanks, though less commonly. In UK English, 'top up' is very common; in US English, 'refill' or 'add funds' is more usual. Often used as a noun: "a top-up".
Spanish: recargar - rellenarPortuguese (BR): recarregar - completarPortuguese (PT): recarregar - completarChinese (Simplified): 充值 - 补充Chinese (Traditional): 充值 - 補充Hindi: रिचार्ज करना - फिर से भरनाArabic: إعادة تعبئة - شحن (رصيد)Bengali: টপ আপ করা - পুনরায় ভরাট করাRussian: пополнить - дозаправитьJapanese: チャージする - 補充するVietnamese: nạp thêm - bổ sungKorean: 충전하다 - 보충하다Turkish: yükleme yapmak - doldurmakUrdu: بیلنس ڈالنا - دوبارہ بھرناIndonesian: isi ulang - menambah (saldo)
Example Sentences
I need to top up my phone before traveling.
basic
Can you top up my water bottle, please?
basic
She always tops up her bus card every week.
basic
Let me top up your glass — you look thirsty.
natural
I ran out of data, so I had to top up online.
natural
Don’t forget to top up your account before it expires.
natural