max out
To reach the limit of one's capabilitiesTo reach the limit of one's capabilities.
» I maxed out my credit card.
Ich habe mein Kreditkartenlimit ausgeschöpft.
Meaning
5 senses(informal, intransitive)To reach the limit of one's capabilities.
In the bench press, he has maxed out at 110 kg.
reach a maximum
To reach the limit of one's capabilities.
(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.
(informal, intransitive, transitive)To use (something) to the limit of its capabilities.
to max out one's credit card(s)
I've spent all afternoon shopping and maxed out my credit card.
(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.
Examples
16 sentencesI maxed out my credit card.
deIch habe mein Kreditkartenlimit ausgeschöpft.
Tom maxed out his credit card.
She maxed out her credit card.
Вона перевищила ліміт по своїй кредитній карті.
ruОна превысила лимит по своей кредитной карте.
Tom maxed out his parents' credit card.
Том перевищив кредитний ліміт на картці батьків.
He maxed out her credit card.
Forms
maxes out, maxing out, maxed out, maxed out| Base form | max out · to max out |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | maxes out |
| Present participle | maxing out |
| Past simple | maxed out |
| Past participle | maxed out |
irregular
Synonyms
1 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb