max out
Use all of something until there is nothing left, or push yourself or something as hard as it can go.
Meanings
To spend up to or beyond the credit limit of a credit card or financial account.
"She maxed out her credit card buying new furniture for the apartment."
"Millions of Americans have maxed out their credit cards just trying to pay for groceries."
— General financial news reporting, widely cited in outlets like CNN Money and USA Today
To reach or use the maximum capacity or capability of a system, machine, or person.
"The network maxed out during the live stream and thousands of viewers were cut off."
To push oneself to the absolute limit of physical effort, especially in exercise.
"He maxed out on the bench press and had to stop for the day."
Very common in financial contexts ('max out a credit card'). Also used in fitness ('max out at the gym') and technology ('the server maxed out'). In finance, 'maxed out' is a common past participial adjective. American English in origin but widely used globally.
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