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redlining

Running a piece of equipment, most often an engine or other powerplant, way beyond it's rated maximum, usually in an emergency situation.

Usually, denoted by taking the engine revs or temperature up into the red area on an indicator dial, risking permanent damage or catastrophic failure.
"How fast will that thing go ?"

"One fifty five, but after one forty you'll be redlining"
by Eighth of Seven January 8, 2007
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In broadcasting or sound engineering, redlining is when the levels are set too high and the lines on the screen/board are in the red instead of the more desired orange or yellow. Leaving levels at this high level may cause your audio to sound distorted and unpleasant.
Dude, your levels are up too high, you're redlining!
by nacht_for_haters September 16, 2018
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When your car makes a funny noise to tell you that your need to shift gears or the engine will fucking explode
Dudebro: yeah bruh I was redlining in my 2008 camry and the engine blew up what I do my parents are gonna kill me
by ZenMaster69 June 19, 2020
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From redline -
Pronunciation: 'red-'lIn
Function : verb
: redline, to redline, also redlining; to engage in sexual intercourse at an extremely rapid tempo.

Origin in redline : a recommended safety limit; the fastest, farthest, or highest point or degree considered safe.
Hank said he was redlining that bitch for an hour.

After redlining that bitch, she could barely walk.
by Ciao [Scum Crew] April 22, 2006
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when a girl has her period.
no sex tonight, ash is redlining.
by dale'n'ry February 19, 2010
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This term is used for have sex
It was so amazing they way she was Redlining me last night
by Arsinal December 19, 2009
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He used all of the cocaine he bought last night Redlining his girlfriend.
by Darren The Great November 1, 2023
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