age out
Third Person
ages out
Present Participle
aging/ageing out
Past Tense
aged out
Past Participle
aged out
1
to mature mentally and not do certain behaviors
- As he aged out, he developed a better understanding of the complexities of life.
- With experience and patience, one's perspective on certain matters can age out and become more insightful.
- As she entered her twenties, Sarah naturally aged out of the impulsive behaviors of her teenage years.
2
to become too old to qualify for a specific program, service, or opportunity
- The retirement plan allows employees to age out and start receiving benefits after a certain age.
- Many government assistance programs have age limits, and individuals may age out of receiving benefits.
- Students typically age out of receiving free school lunches when they graduate high school.
- She had to find new insurance coverage when she aged out of her parents' health plan.
- To participate in the event, you need to be under 16, and you'll age out once you reach that age.