top

verb C1

Meaning

To achieve the highest position or rank in a particular context, often implying a sense of superiority or preeminence over others, particularly in competitive environments or evaluations.
💡 While "top" can refer to literal physical elevation, in academic and professional contexts it is predominantly used metaphorically to denote excellence or superiority; care should be taken to avoid conflating it with mere physical positioning.

Example Sentences

The company aims to top its previous year's sales performance .
The company aims to top its sales record this year .
The company aims to top last year's sales by expanding markets .

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