Meaning of the word "on top of" in English

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on top of

US /"ɑːn tɑːp ʌv"/
UK /"ɑːn tɑːp ʌv"/
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Phrase

1.

in addition to; besides

Example:
On top of all that, he had to work overtime.
She has a full-time job on top of raising three children.
2.

fully in control of (a situation)

Example:
She's always on top of her deadlines.
He needs to get on top of his finances.
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