To Culminate
- (intransitive, astronomy) Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
- (intransitive, also figuratively) To reach the (physical) summit, highest point, peak etc.
Synonym: peak
- (intransitive, figuratively) To reach a climax; to come to the decisive point (especially as an end or conclusion).
- Their messy breakup culminated in a restraining order.
- (transitive) To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.