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verb
To reach one's highest point.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Synonyms: max out, peak
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To quit one's career during a period of success.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: quit while one is ahead
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To complete the construction of a tall building, originally by putting on a "topping-out" course.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To complete a route by reaching and climbing over its top.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: crest, summit
Antonyms: none provided
verb
to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: peak
Antonyms: bottom out
Broader terms: reach, make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain
Narrower terms: crest
verb
provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: top
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: supply, provide, render, furnish
verb
give up one's career just as one becomes very successful
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: leave office, quit, step down, resign
History
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