Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

top out

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.51 in modern English

Syllables
top out
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To reach one's highest point.

Intransitive verb

verb

To quit one's career during a period of success.

Intransitive verb

verb

To complete the construction of a tall building, originally by putting on a "topping-out" course.

Intransitive verb

verb

To complete a route by reaching and climbing over its top.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

tops out (present, singular) topping out (participle, present) topped out (participle, past) topped out (past)

Derived Forms

topout

Phrases

top-out

Frequently Paired Words

cash in cap off top off

Synonyms

max out peak quit while one is ahead crest summit top

Questions

What does top out mean?
To reach one's highest point.

How to pronounce top out

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