on top of

1. In addition to, following closely on, as in Several other benefits are being offered on top of a better salary , or On top of the flu Jane caught her sister's measles . [c. 1600]

2. Also, on top of one another . Very close to, crowded, as in I didn't see her until she was right on top of us , or In these condominiums people are living right on top of one another . [Mid-1900s]

3. In control of, fully informed about, as in The weeds were terrible, but the new gardener was soon on top of them , or Our senator always manages to be on top of the issues .

Example Sentences

The five new arrests come on top of 63 announced by the authorities since the violence.

From BBC

He voiced frustration at the duo prematurely giving up its “lucky place on top of the world” and expressed he needed space from Simon, whom he called an “idiot” and “jerk” in the interview.

From Los Angeles Times

The trees surrounding the street were ablaze and flaming branches were falling into the street, on top of her car.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve never seen traditional Dhokla served on top of ice.

From Salon

We did an amazing Jalebi churro on top of a rabri Panna cotta at Baar Baar.

From Salon

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