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all-out Definition

all·-out (ôl′o̵ut′)

adjective

complete or wholehearted an all-out effort
all-out Synonyms

all-out

modif.

total, complete, full-scale; see absolute 1.

all-out Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • truly: A truly all-out indefinite general strike, therefore, immediately demands the effective de facto expropriation of the capitalists.

Infinitive complement

  • win: The government of Rockall had gone all-out to win the prestigious title having decided this could be the boost it needs.
  • guarantee: All are dedicated professionals that go all-out to guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • get: Some have gone all-out to get the package pound; others have preferred to keep tourism more discreet.

Modifies a noun

  • assault: A three piece, they employ an all-out rock assault which never undermines their melodies.
  • stoppage: Talks between managers and trade unions aimed at preventing an all-out stoppage at the plant are to continue on Monday.
  • strike: An all-out bus strike began on 1 May 1937.
  • confrontation: The Tory government is preparing an all-out confrontation with the workers.
  • war: However all-out war is averted by a knock on the door.
  • warfare: Then engage in all-out armored warfare with your 40mm cannon against your opponent.

Used with adjective complement

  • go: They went all-out with their naming based upon the bible.