max out verb5 •(informal) To reach the limit of one's capabilities.In the bench press, he has maxed out at 110 kg. •(informal) 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. •(informal) To use (something) to the limit of its capabilities.I've spent all afternoon shopping and maxed out my credit card. •(informal, slang) To reach the end of a complete sentence with no early parole, time off for good behavior, etc. •(US, slang) To relax. formsmaxed out · maxing out · maxes out