peak

UK
/piːk/
US
/pik/
peaknoun
peaks
pl
UK
/piːk/
US
/pik/
Translations
The peak of the mountain was covered in snow.
Пик горы был покрыт снегом.
The stock prices hit their peak last month.
Цены на акции достигли своего максимума в прошлом месяце.
He reached the peak of his career at the age of 40.
Он достиг вершины своей карьеры в возрасте 40 лет.
Additional translations
Definitions
The pointed top of a mountain.
The climbers finally reached the peak after a grueling ascent.
The highest or most important point or level.
The athlete was at the peak of his career when he won the championship.
A projecting pointed part or shape, such as the front of a cap.
He adjusted the peak of his cap to shield his eyes from the sun.
The point of greatest development, value, or intensity.
The stock market hit its peak before starting to decline.
A mountain with a pointed summit.
Many climbers dream of conquering the world’s highest peaks.
peakverb
peaked
Past Simple
peaked
Past Participle
peaking
Gerund
UK
/piːk/
US
/pik/
Translations
достигать пика
The athlete peaked at the age of 25.
Спортсмен достиг пика в возрасте 25 лет.
Definitions
To reach the highest point or maximum level.
The athlete peaked in his career during the 2020 season.
To cause to reach a maximum level or point.
The manager peaked the production output just before the holiday season.
peakadjective
UK
/piːk/
US
/pik/
Translations
The train operates at peak hours.
Поезд работает в пиковые часы.
Definitions
Being at the highest or most intense point.
The athlete was in peak condition for the championship.
Relating to or occurring during a time of highest demand, usage, or attendance.
Peak hours on the highway often see massive traffic jams.
peakpast participle
Definitions
Having a projecting peak or point; pointed.
He adjusted his peaked cap before stepping outside.
(dialectal) Pale and emaciated; sickly.
After the long illness, she still looked peaked and frail.
peakgerund / present participle
Definitions
Reaching or at its highest point or level.
Peaking prices have pushed many buyers out of the market.