on top of

Definitions

1. 1

   Atop.

   • There's a house on top of the mountain.
2. 2

   Very close to, in any orientation or in time.

   • Living on top of one another in a refugee camp is stressful.
   • At peak times, a telephone operator must handle a number of calls, one on top of the next.
3. 3

   In addition to something else.

   • […] and on top of all that, I got a puncture!
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   1. 4

      Fully informed about, and in control of, something

      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.
      • You will need to get on top of your nutrition in addition to training for washboard abs.

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