Word
summit
Phoneticssum·mit, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsəmət/
UK/sˈʌmɪt/
Definitions
01top of a mountain
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the highest point of a mountain or hill.
n. the topmost point or physical apex of a mountain, hill, or similar landform.
日本語:山頂※
“After six hours of climbing, the hikers finally reached the snowy summit.”
“The climbers were forced to turn back just three hundred metres from the summit due to deteriorating weather conditions and low oxygen.”
02political meeting
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Politics
n. an important meeting between the leaders of different countries.
n. a formal assembly or gathering of heads of state or high-ranking government officials to discuss matters of international importance.
日本語:サミット※
“The world leaders met at the climate summit to discuss new environmental laws.”
“The emergency summit was convened to address the escalating trade dispute between the two neighbouring economic powers.”
Synonyms
03highest point of success
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary
n. the highest level of achievement or the best part of something.
n. the figurative highest point of development, achievement, or status.
日本語:頂点※
“Winning the championship was the summit of her professional career.”
“For many composers, completing a full-scale opera represents the summit of their artistic ambition.”
Antonyms
04to reach the top
C1 · Advanced Informal
v. to reach the very top of a mountain.
v. to reach the summit of a mountain; used both transitively and intransitively.
“Only a few people in the group managed to summit the peak that day.”
“The expedition team successfully summited before noon, allowing them enough daylight to begin the treacherous descent.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “summit” in context.
Verb
01. convene a summit
“The UN Secretary-General decided to convene a summit to address the escalating climate crisis.”
verb + noun
02. host a summit
“Singapore was chosen to host a summit between the two world leaders to discuss trade relations.”
verb + noun
03. reach the summit
“After twelve hours of grueling climbing, the team finally reached the summit of Mount Everest.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. annual summit
“The annual summit provides a platform for G7 nations to coordinate their economic policies.”
adj + noun
05. emergency summit
“European leaders called for an emergency summit to deal with the sudden collapse of the regional bank.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. summit meeting
“The outcome of the summit meeting was a historic agreement on nuclear non-proliferation.”
noun + noun
07. summit of the mountain
“The view from the summit of the mountain was obscured by a thick layer of clouds.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. at the summit
“The two presidents signed the treaty at the summit held in Geneva last week.”
prep + noun
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'summit meeting' or 'summit talk'.
Real-World Examples
“In October 2023, he is killed by an avalanche while assisting a mountaineer who was racing to become the first American woman to summit the same 14 peaks as Harila.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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