At full tilt Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈæt/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈtɪɫt

AT FULL TILT

UK

ˈæt/ /fˈʊl/ /tˈɪlt

AT FULL TILT

Definition

If something is moving or happening at full tilt, it is happening or operating as fast or intensely as possible.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal expression often used to describe intense speed or effort, whether physical, mental, or in business. Common with verbs like 'go', 'work', 'operate'. Not used in very formal writing.

• Spanish: a toda velocidad - a toda marcha
• Portuguese (BR): a todo vapor - em máxima velocidade
• Portuguese (PT): a toda a velocidade - à máxima força
• Chinese (Simplified): 全速 - 全力以赴
• Chinese (Traditional): 全速 - 全力以赴
• Hindi: पूरी रफ्तार से - पूरी ताकत से
• Arabic: بأقصى سرعة - بكامل القوة
• Bengali: পূর্ণ গতিতে - প্রচণ্ড তাড়ায়
• Russian: на полной скорости - на полную
• Japanese: 全速で - 全力で
• Vietnamese: hết tốc lực - hết công suất
• Korean: 전속력으로 - 전력으로
• Turkish: tam gaz - tam hızda
• Urdu: پوری رفتار سے - پوری شدت سے
• Indonesian: dengan kecepatan penuh - sekuat tenaga

Example Sentences

The car was going at full tilt down the highway.

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Everyone in the office was working at full tilt to finish the project.

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The festival is now running at full tilt all weekend.

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We were going at full tilt, but still missed the train.

natural

By noon, the kitchen was at full tilt preparing lunches.

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The music was blasting and the party was at full tilt.

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