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preposition

Meaning

  • Atop

  • Very close to, in any orientation or in time.

    "At peak times, a telephone operator must handle a number of calls, one on top of the next."

  • In addition to something else.

    "[...] and on top of all that, I got a puncture!"

  • Fully informed about, and in control of, something; up to speed with.

    "I have sorted out the problems and am now on top of the situation."