Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reach-a-ceiling
idiomatic expression
/riːtʃ ə ˈsiːlɪŋ/
Definition
To attain a limit or maximum point of achievement or capacity.
Examples
- After years of hard work, she felt she had reached a ceiling in her career.
- The company’s growth has reached a ceiling due to market saturation.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to the situation in which a person or organization can no longer make progress or improve beyond a certain level.
Synonyms
- hit a wall
- max out
- come to a standstill
