Plateau definition
To reach a stable level; level off.
verb
An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
noun
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
An elevated tract of more or less level land; tableland; mesa.
noun
An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land. Plateaus make up about 45 percent of the Earth's land surface.
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To become relatively stable or constant, as in position.
verb
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
A relatively stable level, period, or state.
Mortgage rates declined, then reached a plateau.
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
(sports, broadcasting) A notable level of attainment or achievement.
noun
(intransitive) Reach a stable level; level off.
verb
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
plateau
Plural:
plateaux