plateau

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UK /ˈplætəʊ/ US /plæˈtoʊ/

noun 5name 3verb 1

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

high | broad, rolling, vast | central

VERB + PLATEAU

reach

After months of steady progress, her fitness level reached a plateau and stopped improving.

PLATEAU + VERB

overlook sth

PREP

across a/the ~

Wind turbines stretch across the plateau, generating clean energy for the nearby towns.

Definitions

noun

A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. (of a varying quantity)

Childhood obesity, rising for more than two decades, appears to have hit a plateau, a potentially significant milestone in the battle against excessive weight gain among children.

An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.

A notable level of attainment or achievement.

Any of several distinct, dose-dependent stages of a dextromethorphan trip.

verb

To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off.

Mr. [Jensen] Huang is nevertheless correct. Adoption has plateaued.

name

A state of Nigeria in the North Central geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Jos.

A surname

Former name of Lusong: a barangay of Buenavista, Bohol, Philippines.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a relatively flat highland

tableland

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Childhood obesity, rising for more than two decades, appears to have hit a plateau, a potentially significant milestone in the battle against excessive weight gain among children.

Wiktionary

Mr. [Jensen] Huang is nevertheless correct. Adoption has plateaued.

Wiktionary

What is the altitude of the plateau?

Tatoeba · #45529

It's pleasant to take a walk on the plateau.

Tatoeba · #241257

Divorce rates might reach a plateau soon.

Tatoeba · #325388

No matter how much you try, you don't lose even a kilo. You might even gain a little weight. This is the diet plateau.

Tatoeba · #508552

Usage Notes

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