Top out has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
give up one's career just as one becomes very successful
"The financial consultant topped out at age 40 because he was burned out"
2
provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
"the towers were topped with conical roofs"
3
to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
"That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929"
"Bids for the painting topped out at $50 million"
4
To reach one's highest point.
Example Sentences
"The financial consultant topped out at age 40 because he was burned out"
verb
"the towers were topped with conical roofs"
verb
"That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929"
verb
"Bids for the painting topped out at $50 million"
verb
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