plateau

//plæˈtoʊ//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of plateau

Noun

plateauSingular
plateausPlural
1

A large flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.

The plateau offers stunning views of the valley below.

2

A state or period of little or no growth or change following a period of activity or progress.

After months of rapid improvement, my language skills hit a plateau.

Verb

plateauInfinitive
plateauPresent tense
plateauedPast tense
plateauedPast participle
plateauingPresent participle
plateausThird-person singular
1

To reach a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress.

Sales have plateaued after months of rapid growth.

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