max out

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To reach the limit of one's capabilities.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đạt đến giới hạn khả năng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In the bench press, he has maxed out at 110 kg.

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

Meaning · English

To reach the limit of one's capabilities. — To reach a maximum or a point at which no more growth or improvement is possible.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đạt đến giới hạn hoặc điểm không còn phát triển

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To reach the limit of one's capabilities. — To use (something) to the limit of its capabilities.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng tối đa khả năng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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.