Definition of "come to a head" in inglés

Verb

1. To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.

   • The escalating crisis between England and her American colonies came to a head when fighting broke out in 1775.

2. To suddenly reveal itself, having lain latent for a time.

   • His festering anger came to a head after the incident.

3. To suddenly become mature or perfected, having been inchoate or imperfectly formed.

4. To reach its final stage.