top the bill

top the bill

To be the featured person in an event. Two professors from New York University are topping the bill at the conference on climate change this weekend. Up until now he's only been a supporting act, but he's going to top the bill for the first time next Saturday.See also: bill, top

top (or head) the bill

be the main performer or act in a show, play, etc.See also: bill, top

head/top the ˈbill

be the most important item or performer in a show, play, etc: Topping the bill tonight will be Robbie Williams.See also: bill, head, top