top out

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top out

verb tops out · topping out · topped out

intransitive To reach one's highest point. With her 390 V-8 spinning at redline, she tops out at 130 miles per hour.
Similar: max out, peak
intransitive To quit one's career during a period of success.
Similar: quit while one is ahead
intransitive To complete the construction of a tall building, originally by putting on a "topping-out" course.
intransitive To complete a route by reaching and climbing over its top.
Similar: crest, summit

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@misc{top_out_2026,
  title = {top out},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/top%20out},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}