Top Out (Verb)

Meaning 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".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Resign
• Quit
• Step Down

Meaning ²

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".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Peak

Antonyms

• Bottom Out

Hypernyms

• Attain
• Make
• Hit
• Arrive At
• Gain

Meaning ³

Provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure); "the towers were topped with conical roofs".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Synonyms

• Top

Hypernyms

• Supply
• Render
• Furnish