culminate

IPA: kˈʌɫmɪneɪt

(intransitive, astronomy) Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude.
(intransitive) To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc.
(intransitive, figuratively) To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion.
(US, military, of an offensive, etc) To reach a point at which continued progress is not possible.
(transitive) To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of.

Examples of "culminate" in Sentences

"What this will do - and I hate to use the word culminate - but this will culminate in a strategic plan and then go into an implementation phase.