| Front | climax |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verbBrE /ˈklaɪmæks/NAmE /ˈklaɪmæks/ noun 1 the most exciting or important event or point in timeto come to/reach a climax the climax of his political career The team's 3–1 victory in the final provided a fitting climax to a great season. 2 the most exciting part of a play, piece of music, etc. that usually happens near the endThe book's powerful climax is the murder of Nancy by her lover Bill Sikes. 3 the highest point of sexual pleasure orgasm compare anticlimax verb 1 [intransitive, transitive] to come to or form the best, most exciting, or most important point in sth~ with/in sthThe festival will climax on Sunday with a gala concert.~ sth (especially NAmE) The sensational verdict climaxed a six-month trial. 2 [intransitive] to have an orgasm |
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