max out

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max out

verb maxes out · maxing out · maxed out

informal, intransitive To reach the limit of one's capabilities. In the bench press, he has maxed out at 110 kg.
informal, intransitive To reach a maximum or a point at which no more growth or improvement is possible. This machine maxes out at a 110 kW output.
Similar: top out
informal, intransitive, transitive To use (something) to the limit of its capabilities. to max out one's credit card(s)
US, informal, intransitive, slang To reach the end of a complete sentence with no early parole, time off for good behavior, etc.
US, slang To relax.

Opposite: increase § Antonyms and Thesaurus:augment § Antonyms

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@misc{max_out_2026,
  title = {max out},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/max%20out},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}