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verb

1. 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. 2

   To suddenly reveal that which has lain latent for a time.

   “His festering anger came to a head after the incident.”

3. 3

   To suddenly make mature or perfected that which was inchoate or imperfectly formed.

4. 4

   (of an abscess) To reach its final stage.