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top out

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: top out

1
 v
to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
2
 v
provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: top out
1

v to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

“Bids for the painting topped out at $50 million”
Synonyms:
peak
Antonyms:
bottom out
reach the low point
Types:
crest
reach a high point
Type of:
arrive at, attain, gain, hit, make, reach
reach a destination, either real or abstract

v give up one's career just as one becomes very successful

“The financial consultant topped out at age 40 because he was burned out”
Type of:
leave office, quit, resign, step down
give up or retire from a position
2

v provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

Synonyms:
top
Type of:
furnish, provide, render, supply
give something useful or necessary to
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