Collocations for maximum - noun
ADJ.
absolute | agreed, recommended
Do not exceed the recommended maximum of three tablets a day.
Do not exceed the recommended maximum of three tablets a day.
legal, statutory
VERB + MAXIMUM
reach, rise to
The temperature reached a maximum of 35°C yesterday.
The temperature reached a maximum of 35°C yesterday.
exceed | allow (sb/sth), permit (sb/sth)
In the exam, allow yourself a maximum of 30 minutes per question. | the maximum permitted speeds
In the exam, allow yourself a maximum of 30 minutes per question. | the maximum permitted speeds
limit sth to, restrict sth to
The amount you have to pay will be limited to a maximum of £500.
The amount you have to pay will be limited to a maximum of £500.
PREP.
above (the) ~, at (the) ~
a journey of four hours at the maximum
a journey of four hours at the maximum
below (the) ~, to (the) ~
He is using his talents to the maximum.
He is using his talents to the maximum.
(up) to a/the ~ | ~ of
You can claim the allowance for a maximum of six months.
You can claim the allowance for a maximum of six months.
PHRASES
maximum possible
They fined her the maximum possible for the offence.
They fined her the maximum possible for the offence.