culminate vs land up

culminate

verb
  • To reach a climax; to come to a decisive point, especially an end or conclusion. 

  • To finalize, bring to a conclusion, form the climax of. 

  • To reach a point at which continued progress is not possible. 

  • Of a heavenly body, to be at the highest point, reach its greatest altitude. 

  • To reach the (physical or figurative) summit, highest point, peak etc. 

adj
  • Relating to the culmen 

land up

verb
  • To end up; to arrive or result, especially if it is not planned. 

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