Grammar fix
plateau
stop improving
To stop growing or improving and remain at about the same level.
How oftenCommon
LevelC1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
My weight loss plateaued after the first three months.
I made rapid progress with English at the beginning, but my speaking has plateaued, so I need more chances to use it in real conversations.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: My progress has plateaued off.
Say: My progress has plateaued.
As a verb, 'plateau' does not usually take 'off'; say 'plateau' or 'level off'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Stop rising or falling
How formalConversationalMore analytical
flatten outA rising or falling trend becomes relatively flat.level offPrices, numbers, or activity become steady after changing.
plateauYou're here · Growth or improvement stops at a particular level.