Peak (Verb)
Meaning
To reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity; "That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929"; "Bids for the painting topped out at $50 million".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The value of the house will peak in about five years when the development project is completed.
- Her singing career peaked in the 1980s with a string of chart-topping hits.
- Unemployment peaked during the economic crisis and has been declining steadily since.
- The interest in the new smartphone peaked after its release and then started to decrease.
- The temperature outside peaked at 35 degrees Celsius last week.