maxing out

Verb

max out (third-person singular simple present maxes out, present participle maxing out, simple past and past participle maxed out)

1. (informal, intransitive) To reach the limit of one's capabilities.
   • In the bench press, he has maxed out at 110 kg.
   1. (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.
   2. (informal, intransitive, transitive) To use (something) to the limit of its capabilities.
      • to max out one's credit card(s)
   3. (US, informal, intransitive, slang) To reach the end of a complete sentence with no early parole, time off for good behavior, etc.
2. (US, slang) To relax.