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.
Usually, denoted by taking the engine revs or temperature up into the red area on an indicator dial, risking permanent damage or catastrophic failure.
by Eighth of Seven January 7, 2007
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.
by nacht_for_haters September 16, 2018
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.
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.
After redlining that bitch, she could barely walk.
by Ciao [Scum Crew] April 3, 2006
by dale'n'ry February 20, 2010
A set amount of RPMs which your engine can put out before you pretty much blow it up. This is usually where your numbers on your tachometer start turning red, just be sure to keep it out of the red or else $$$$ will be needed. For instance, the redline on my 95 Jeep Grandcherokee is 5,300 RPMS that is exactly where they start turning red, some cars have a rev limiter on them, so due to my rev limiter the engine will not go past 5,300rpms and the engine starts "bouncing" meaning the needle will do the same. I advise you not to try this.
by Ryan April 7, 2005
(noun, verb)
An informal sketch over another person's piece of art to point out and correct flaws, especially in anatomy. The sketch is usually in red.
An informal sketch over another person's piece of art to point out and correct flaws, especially in anatomy. The sketch is usually in red.
"This piece could really use a redline."
"Could you please redline my drawing of a hand for me, the proportions are off."
"Could you please redline my drawing of a hand for me, the proportions are off."
by xSilverSky June 29, 2009
The best energy drink ever. It will (with 8 oz, no less) get you to the most energetic you've ever been, and you'll stay there longer.
Shake well prior to use. Always begin use with 1/2 can of REDLINE daily to assess tolerance. Never exceed more than two cans daily or more than one can in a four-hour period. Do not consume REDLINE on an empty stomach. Consuming REDLINE on an empty stomach may cause nauseousness.
That warning is serious. The drink is serious. It's hands down the best.
Shake well prior to use. Always begin use with 1/2 can of REDLINE daily to assess tolerance. Never exceed more than two cans daily or more than one can in a four-hour period. Do not consume REDLINE on an empty stomach. Consuming REDLINE on an empty stomach may cause nauseousness.
That warning is serious. The drink is serious. It's hands down the best.
I once drank a redline before a dance, and not only stayed at my peak the whole dance, but stayed there until the next morning.
Don't drink these on an empty stomach- you'll almost guarenteedly throw up.
Don't drink these on an empty stomach- you'll almost guarenteedly throw up.
by yewtahn April 7, 2006