English

max out

Meaning: to reach the limit of something; to exhaust a resource
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base max out
3rd person singular present maxes out
Present participle maxing out
Past maxed out
Will future will max out
Going-to future going to max out
Imperative negative don't max out / do not max out

Example

I accidentally maxed out my credit card while shopping for the party.
I accidentally maxed out my credit card while shopping for the party.

Usage Notes

Commonly used with credit cards to mean reaching the spending limit. Also used for reaching the peak of one's ability or potential.

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