English Explanatory Dictionary

come to a head

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.
  2. To suddenly reveal itself, having lain latent for a time.
  3. To suddenly become mature or perfected, having been inchoate or imperfectly formed.
  4. To reach its final stage.

Pronunciation

en-au-come to a head.ogg

Word forms

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