summit

/sˈʌmɪt/

/ˈsəmət/, /ˈsəmɪt/

Summit

the top of a mountain

synonyms : crest

an official gathering during which the heads of governments discuss crucial issues

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

synonyms : acme

to summit

MAIN VERB

reach the summit (of a mountain)

synonyms : breast

Examples

1. These two summit events constitute a framework to assess progress being made under the auspices of President Mbeki.

2. The hiking group left the slower climbers in the dust as they pushed towards the summit.

3. The hikers slogged their guts out, trekking through the muddy terrain for hours to reach the summit.

4. Due to the impending rain we did not hang around on the summit, but instead made hasty retreat back to the van.