All-out

Origin

all + out

Full definition of all-out

Adjective

1. using every available meansThey were planning to launch an all-out attack against the enemy.
• 2011, March 1, Phil McNulty , Chelsea 2 - 1 Man Utd, This was a wonderful advert for the Premier League, with both Chelsea and United intent on all-out attack - but Ferguson will be concerned at how his side lost their way after imperiously controlling much of the first period.
2. covering all aspects without exceptionThis book is an all-out examination of a very important issue in our community.

Related terms

• full-scale

Adverb

1. In a manner in which one uses every available means, sparing no effort.The workers went all-out in order to finish the job on time.