peaking

UK
/ˈpiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈpikɪŋ/
peakingnoun
Translations
The peaking of the stock market caused excitement among investors.
Максимум фондового рынка вызвал ажиотаж среди инвесторов.
The peaking of the mountain was a breathtaking sight.
Пик горы был захватывающим зрелищем.
Additional translations
Definitions
The point at which something reaches its highest or most intense level.
The peaking of the mountain's snowcap occurs in early spring.
peakinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈpiːkɪŋ/
Used attributively in compounds such as “peaking power plant”, describing something designed for, or undergoing, a peak.
Definitions
Designed to operate during periods of maximum demand or at the highest level of performance; undergoing or causing a peak.
The utility built a peaking power plant to handle summer electricity loads.
Synonyms
hitting a peak
reaching a peak
at peak
peakverb

peaking

Gerund

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.
peakgerund / present participle

peaking

Used for the present-participle form "peaking" functioning adjectivally (e.g., "peaking demand").
Definitions
Reaching or at its highest point or level.
Peaking prices have pushed many buyers out of the market.
peaknoun
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.
peakadjective
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.