1 the most exciting or important event or point in time:
to come to / reach a climax * the climax of his political career * The team's 31 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 end:
The book's powerful climax is the murder of Nancy by her lover Bill Sikes.
3 the highest point of sexual pleasure
SYNORGASM
compareANTICLIMAX
verb (written)
1 ~ with / in sth to come to or form the best, most exciting, or most important point in sth:
[V] The festival will climax on Sunday with a gala concert. * [VN] (especially AmE) The sensational verdict climaxed a six-month trial.
2 [V] to have an ORGASM
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