top out

top out (third-person singular simple present tops out, present participle topping out, simple past and past participle topped out)

1. (intransitive) To reach one's highest point.

   Synonyms: max out, peak

   With her 390 V-8 spinning at redline, she tops out at 130 miles per hour.

2. (intransitive) To quit one's career during a period of success.

   Synonym: quit while one is ahead

   Coordinate term: cash in

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

   Coordinate terms: cap off, top off

4. (intransitive, climbing) To complete a route by reaching and climbing over its top.

   Synonyms: crest, summit

• opt out, opt-out, out-top, outtop, pot out, puttoo