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peaking

UK
/ˈpiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈpikɪŋ/
peakingnoun
Traductions
picSens général en parlant d’un niveau maximal ou d’un moment culminant.
The peaking of the mountain's snowcap occurs in early spring.
Le pic de la calotte neigeuse de la montagne se produit au début du printemps.
Traductions supplémentaires
apogéeSens plus soutenu ou figuré.
Définitions
The point at which something reaches its highest or most intense level.
The peaking of the mountain's snowcap occurs in early spring.
Synonymes
peak
apex
climax
peakness
acme
apogee
culmination
zenith
pinnacle
high point
summit
peakinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpiːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈpiːkɪŋ/
Used attributively in compounds such as “peaking power plant”, describing something designed for, or undergoing, a peak.
Traductions
de pointeSurtout en électricité et en gestion de la demande.
The utility built a peaking power plant to handle summer electricity loads.
La compagnie a construit une centrale de pointe pour faire face aux pics de consommation d’électricité en été.
Traductions supplémentaires
qui atteint un picTraduction plus littérale, pour l’idée de montée vers un niveau maximal.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
culminating
climaxing
cresting
apexing
surging
at peak
reaching a peak
hitting a peak
peakverb

peaking

Gerund

peaked
Past Simple
peaked
Past Participle
peaking
Gerund
UK
/piːk/
US
/pik/
Traductions
culminerIntransitif, pour un niveau ou une performance au plus haut.
The athlete peaked in his career during the 2020 season.
L’athlète a culminé dans sa carrière pendant la saison 2020.
Traductions supplémentaires
faire culminerTransitif, registre plutôt technique ou soutenu.
atteindre son picSurtout pour les données, la demande, les ventes ou l’intensité.
porter au maximumTransitif, pour faire atteindre un niveau maximal.
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
rise
ascend
mount
tower
climb
peakgerund / present participle

peaking

Used for the present-participle form "peaking" functioning adjectivally (e.g., "peaking demand").
Traductions
culminantPour quelque chose qui atteint ou approche son niveau maximal.
Peaking prices have pushed many buyers out of the market.
Des prix culminants ont poussé de nombreux acheteurs hors du marché.
Définitions
Reaching or at its highest point or level.
Peaking prices have pushed many buyers out of the market.
Synonymes
soaring
rising
climbing
surging
ascending
cresting
culminating
spiking
reaching its height
peaknoun
Définitions
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
Définitions
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
Définitions
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.
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