max out

to reach one's maximum in something, such as weight in weight lifting or credit on a credit card. Andy finally maxed out at 300 pounds. Randy just knew when he had maxed out. Something in his body told him to stop.

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max (yourself) out

to reach a limit By Christmas our credit cards were maxed out. This great athlete hasn't maxed herself out - yet.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of maximum (the greatest amount possible)

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max out

1. Exhaust one's options, capacity, or the like by producing or performing to the maximum, as in The weight lifter maxed out at 180 kilograms. [Slang; late 1900s]

2. Reach a point at which no more growth, improvement, or benefit is possible, as in The salary for this job maxes out at $90,000. [Slang; late 1900s]

3. Relax, take things easy, as in Let's go to the beach and max out. [Slang; late 1900s]

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max out

1. To achieve a maximum value, especially as a final value: The rocket kept accelerating for a while, but finally maxed out at 6,000 miles per hour.

2. To cause something to achieve a maximum value, especially as a final value: I think I've maxed out the number of favors I can ask of my cousin. If you keep your foot on the accelerator pedal, you'll max the engine out.

3. To extend some source of credit to a maximum value or degree: I can't pay for this—I have no cash, and I maxed out my credit card. We maxed our credit line out, so we can't afford to do any more home improvements. Don't use the credit card again—we'll max out.

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max out

in. to reach one’s maximum in something, such as weight in weight lifting or credit on a credit card. Andy finally maxed out at 300 pounds.

See also: max, out

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Zenia	-	English (Rare)
Tess	[tes]
Adshead	['ædzhed]
Ethel	['eθəl]
VoldemĀRs	-	Latvian
Fishel	-	Yiddish