max out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To reach the limit of one's capabilities.
Register: informal
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To reach the limit of one's capabilities. — To reach a maximum or a point at which no more growth or improvement is possible.
Đạt đến giới hạn hoặc điểm không còn phát triển
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Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To reach the limit of one's capabilities. — To use (something) to the limit of its capabilities.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “max out” mean?
To reach the limit of one's capabilities.
Is “max out” formal or informal?
max out is generally informal.