Meaning of the word plateau in English

What does plateau mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plateau

US /plætˈoʊ/

UK /plætˈoʊ/

an area of relatively level high ground

Example:

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The explorers reached a vast plateau after a long climb.

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The city is built on a high plateau overlooking the river.

Synonym:

tableland mesa upland

a state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress

Example:

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The company's growth reached a plateau and then started to decline.

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After intense training, the athlete hit a plateau in their performance.

Synonym:

leveling off stagnation stabilization flatline

reach a state of no change after a period of activity or progress

Example:

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Sales are expected to plateau in the next quarter.

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His recovery seemed to plateau for a few weeks before improving again.

Synonym:

level off stabilize stagnate flatline

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