CLIMAX

[noun], [verb] - (to reach) the most important or exciting point in a story or situation, which usually happens near the endIn the film 'Strangers on a Train', the climax is set in a fairground. [C]The climax of the air show was a daring flying display. [C]The election campaign reaches its climax next week, when the people finally cast their votes. [C]Do you think it's possible to enjoy sex without reaching/experiencing a climax (= the highest point of sexual pleasure)? [C]The show climaxed with (= The most important and exciting part of the show was) all the performers singing on stage together. [I]The Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony. [I]After they'd both climaxed (= reached the highest point of sexual pleasure), they lay silently in each other's arms. [I]See also anticlimax.