peak

/ˈpēk/

perhaps alteration of pike

noun

  1. a pointed or projecting part of a garment; especially : the visor of a cap or hat

  2. promontory

  3. a sharp or pointed end

summit peak pinnacle climax apex acme culmination mean the highest point attained or attainable. summit implies the topmost level attainable. peak suggests the highest among other high points.

verb

  1. to reach a maximum (as of capacity, value, or activity) —often used with out

  2. to cause to come to a peak, point, or maximum

adjective

  1. being at or reaching the maximum; also : of, relating to, or being a period of maximum intensity or activity

  2. being at the height of popularity, use, or attention —used before the name of a product, person, cultural trend, etc.

peak levels