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top out

to·pout

uncommon

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”
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2.

reach the highest point

  • “Bids for the painting topped out at $50 million”
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Origin

Deverbal from top out.

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