max out

verb

maxed out; maxing out; maxes out

intransitive verb

: to reach an upper limit or a peak
the car maxed out at 85 mph

transitive verb

: to push to a limit or an extreme
also : to use up all available credit on
maxed out the credit cards

Examples of max out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Harden is going to be ready to max out his effort to ensure that his team has another flight in them. Law Murray, New York Times, 2 May 2025 Drawing a circle of 450 miles from every Supercharger in the USA will cover much of the United States (though in fairness, Superchargers will not be able to max out the Gravity’s 400-kilowatt charge capability, which can add 200 miles of range in just over 10 minutes on a more potent charger). Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 The Best Way to Keep Radishes Fresher Longer in the Fridge Storing radishes in a zip-top bag or mason jar are both wise moves to max out their fresh shelf life. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025 More disappointing is that video quality, even in the premium tier, maxes out at 720p. PC Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for max out

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of max out was in 1967

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Max out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/max%20out. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!