plateau

• Substantivo que designa uma área relativamente plana e elevada, ou um trecho de terreno mais alto que o circundante. Também pode se referir a um patamar ou nível estável atingido após um período de crescimento ou progresso.

A noun referring to a relatively flat highland or elevated area of land.

1. Geographical featureB1formal

   A large, relatively flat area of land that is elevated significantly above the surrounding terrain.

   Planalto

   • The Colorado Plateau is known for its stunning canyons.
   • They hiked across the high plateau for several days.
   • The plateau offers a panoramic view of the valley below.

   Sinônimoshighlandmesatabletablelandupland

2. Stable periodB2formal

   A period of time during which there is little or no change or development, often after a period of growth.

   Platô

   • After months of rapid learning, his progress reached a plateau.
   • The economy hit a plateau after the initial boom.
   • Her weight loss plateaued despite her strict diet.

   Sinônimosdoldrumspausequiescencestagnationstandstillstasis

   Antônimosboomdeclinedropgrowthplungespikesurge