If something such as an activity, process, or cost plateaus or plateaus out, it reaches a stage where there is no further change or development. Evelyn's career is accelerating, and mine is plateauing out a bit The shares plateaued at 153p. if something plateaus, it reaches and then stays at a particular level. Extensive area of flat upland, usually bounded by an escarpment on all sides but sometimes enclosed by mountains. Plateaus are extensive, and together with enclosed basins they cover about 45% of the Earth's land surface. The essential criteria for a plateau are low relative relief and some altitude. Low relief distinguishes plateaus from mountains, although their origin may be similar. Plateaus, being high, often create their own local climate; the topography of plateaus and their surroundings often produce arid and semiarid conditions. High Plateau Cumberland Plateau oceanic plateau submarine plateau Ozark Plateau Plateau Indian
A temporary or more permanent leveling off in the recovery or rehabilitation process
(1) (Geographical) an elevated plain, tableland or flat-topped region of considerable extent (2) (Oceanographical) an ELEVATION from the bottom of the OCEAN with a more or less flat top and steep sides
A flat area which is raised above the level of the surrounding land e g the Cairngorm mountains have lots and lots of them!
An elevated area of mostly level land, sometimes containing deep canyons From the top of the plateau you can see for miles around
A period of time, at least 2 to 4 weeks, whereby a Bandster maintains, instead of losing weight It is common for post-ops 4-10 weeks out to experience a plateau before getting their first fill Many Bandsters take a plateau at any point as a sign that they need to get another fill Some people feel that bodies tend to plateau at weights they had previously maintained for some period of time in the past, but this is only been shown through anecdotal evidence at this point