weight limit

weɪt ˈlɪmɪt

Definition

Definition of weight limit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

measurementmaximum weight allowed for something by rules or safety

The elevator has a weight limit of 800 kilograms.
Check the weight limit before loading the truck.
This bridge has a strict weight limit.

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Expressions with weight

carry weight

have influence or importance in a situation

His opinion carries weight in the committee.

dead weight

heavy weight that does not move

The box felt like dead weight in his arms.

hold weight

support a certain amount of weight physically

The bridge can hold weight up to 10 tons.

weight down

add weight to keep something in place

They used stones to weight down the tent.

bear the weight of

carry something heavy without falling or breaking

The bridge can bear the weight of many cars.

carry one's weight

do one's fair share of work

Everyone in the team must carry their weight to succeed.

Expressions with limit

the sky's the limit

endless possibilities or opportunities

In this industry, the sky's the limit for innovation.

push the limit

do something that fully exerts one's ability

She pushed the limit during the marathon.

the sky is the limit

exp.

nothing is impossible or out of reach

With hard work, the sky is the limit.

age limit

minimum age required to participate in something

The age limit for this ride is 12 years old.

beyond the limit

adv.

going further than allowed or expected

She pushed herself beyond the limit in the race.

city limit

outer edge marking where a city ends

The city limit sign is just ahead.

no limit

unrestricted amount or extent

The credit card has no limit.

over the limit

adv.

in a way that goes past a set maximum

He was driving over the limit last night.

speed limit

maximum speed allowed by law for vehicles

The speed limit on this highway is 65 mph.

time limit

latest allowed span for completing something

We finished early because the time limit was strict.

Terms with weight limit included in their meaning

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baggage allowance

limit

the limit on luggage weight or pieces set by a carrier

excess luggage

travel

luggage exceeding the free weight or piece limit

catchweight

boxing

weight limit agreed for a fight

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French:limite de poids, ...
German:Gewichtslimit, ...
Italian:limite di peso, ...
Spanish:límite de peso, ...
Portuguese:limite de peso, ...
Chinese:最大载重, ...
Japanese:重量制限, ...
Arabic:حَدّ الوَزْن, ...
Hebrew:מִגְבַּלְת מִשְׁקָל, ...
Russian:предельный вес, ...
Ukrainian:обмеження ваги, ...
Hindi:वजन सीमा, ...
Bengali:ওজন সীমা, ...
Catalan:límit de pes, ...
Czech:váhový limit, ...
Danish:vægtgrænse, ...
Dutch:maximaal gewicht, ...
Greek:όριο βάρους, ...
Hungarian:súlyhatár, ...
Khmer:កម្រិតទម្ងន់អតិបរមា, ...
Korean:최대 중량, ...
Persian:حد وزن, ...
Polish:limit wagowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):limite de peso, ...
Romanian:limită de greutate, ...
Swedish:maxvikt, ...
Thai:น้ำหนักจำกัด, ...
Turkish:ağırlık limiti, ...
Vietnamese:giới hạn trọng lượng, ...

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