max
max out,
to reach a point at which no more improvement, profit, or benefit can occur; level off: In her last job she maxed out at $25,000 a year.
to reach the limit of one's capacity, endurance, etc.: The sales department has maxed out and needs more personnel to call on new clients.
Idioms about max
to the max, to the greatest or furthest degree; totally: That book is disgusting to the max.
Origin of max
1Other definitions for Max (2 of 4)
a male given name, form of Maximilian.
Other definitions for MAX (3 of 4)
Cinemax: a cable television channel.
Other definitions for max. (4 of 4)
maximum.
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How to use max in a sentence
You see, Rudi Maxer said, that was why we wanted to talk terms.
Second Variety | Philip Kindred Dick
British Dictionary definitions for max (1 of 2)
/ (mæks) /
the most significant, highest, furthest, or greatest thing
to the max to the ultimate extent
- See also max out
British Dictionary definitions for max. (2 of 2)
maximum
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