1. plural of plateau: areas of relatively level high ground; flat elevated landforms
Usage: geography
2. plural of plateau: periods of little or no change following periods of activity or progress
Usage: figurative

1. third person singular present of plateau: reaches a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress

Examples

• The Colorado Plateau contains several famous national parks.
• These high plateaus are home to unique wildlife species.
• Her weight loss plateaus after the first month of dieting.
• Sales growth plateaus during the summer months.
• The student’s test scores hit several plateaus throughout the year.
• After rapid expansion, the company’s growth plateaus.
• The hiking trail crosses multiple plateaus before reaching the summit.