explode vs plateau

explode

verb
  • To increase suddenly. 

  • To destroy with an explosion. 

  • To break (a delimited string of text) into several smaller strings by removing the separators. 

  • To decompress (data) that was previously imploded. 

  • To destroy violently or abruptly. 

  • Of a die, to produce the highest face result and consequently reroll. 

  • To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off. 

  • To make a violent or emotional outburst. 

  • To ejaculate. 

  • To open all doors and hatches on an automobile. 

  • To create an exploded view of. 

plateau

verb
  • (of a varying quantity) To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off. 

noun
  • A comparatively stable level after a period of increase. 

  • A notable level of attainment or achievement. 

  • A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland. 

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