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plateau

[/pləˈtoʊ/]
nounmasculinepl: plateaus or plateaux
planalto
1. A large flat area of elevated land
The plateau offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys.
O planalto oferece vistas deslumbrantes dos vales circundantes.
2. A state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress
Sales reached a plateau after the initial surge in demand.
As vendas atingiram um platô após o aumento inicial na demanda.
3. A level or stable state in a graph or progression
The learning curve showed a plateau in the third month.
A curva de aprendizado mostrou um platô no terceiro mês.
Synonyms
tablelanduplandplainstasisleveling off
Antonyms
valleydescentdeclinepeakprogress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
planalto
Standard term for geographical feature; platô for metaphorical sense
São Paulo
planalto
Commonly used in geographical and economic contexts
Portugal
planalto
Standard usage; may also use patamar for stagnation sense

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach a plateau
hit a plateau
plateau effect
on a plateau
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