culminate

1. (intransitive)Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.

   kulminieren

   reach the highest altitude or the meridian, of a celestial body

2. (intransitive)To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.

   The tower culminates in a point.

   gipfeln

   reach the highest or most decisive point

3. (figuratively, intransitive)To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.

   Their messy breakup culminated in a restraining order.

   The class will culminate with a rigorous examination.

   kulminieren

   end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

4. (US)To reach a point at which continued progress is not possible.

5. (transitive)To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.

1. His career culminated in the presidency.

   deSeine Karriere gipfelte in der Präsidentschaft.

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2. All her efforts culminated in failure.

   ruВсе её усилия закончились неудачей.

   deAlle ihre Anstrengungen verliefen im Sande.

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3. The festival culminates in a parade.

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4. The project will culminate next month.

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5. The argument culminated in a fight.

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