Peak
Pronunciation: /ˈpiːk/
Peak (noun)
- The top or highest point of something, like a mountain.
- The time when something is at its best or most successful.
- The time when the most people are using something, like a service.
Examples
- The mountain's peak was covered in snow.
- They reached the peak of the hill by noon.
Common collocations: mountain peak, reach a peak, career peak, peak performance, peak hours
Peak (verb)
- To reach the highest level or point.
Examples
- The river levels peaked after the storm.
- His interest in the hobby peaked last year.
Peak (adjective)
- Being at the highest or maximum level.
Examples
- The car was running at peak efficiency.
- They were operating at peak capacity.