Plateau definitions
A plateau is high, flat ground or a situation where something has stalled that was progressing forward previously.
An example of a plateau is a high, flat field.
An example of a plateau is a situation where no progress is being made on a project while you await funding approval.
noun
The definition of a plateau is high, flat ground or a situation where something has stalled that was progressing forward previously.
An example of plateau is when a project stalls and can't move forward because decisions cannot be made.
verb
An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
noun
To reach a stable level; level off.
verb
An elevated tract of more or less level land; tableland; mesa.
noun
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A period, level, etc. of relative stability, or relatively little change, as can be shown by a flat extent on a graph, etc.; specif., a period in which an individual's learning rate does not improve.
noun
To become relatively stable or constant, as in position.
verb
An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land. Plateaus make up about 45 percent of the Earth's land surface.
(sports, broadcasting) A notable level of attainment or achievement.
noun
(intransitive) Reach a stable level; level off.
verb
A relatively stable level, period, or state.
Mortgage rates declined, then reached a plateau.
noun
Origin of plateau
French from Old French platel platter from plat flat plate