This is the 2236th most frequent Russian word.
достигает
"Достигает" means "reaches" or "achieves."
The word 'достигает' in this sentence conveys the action of achieving or reaching a goal.
Он достигает своей цели с помощью настойчивости.
He achieves his goal through perseverance.
Here, the word 'достигает' is used to indicate reaching a numerical value, specifically a temperature measurement.
Температура в пустыне достигает 50 градусов по Цельсию.
The temperature in the desert reaches 50 degrees Celsius.
In this example, 'достигает' suggests physically reaching a distant location or destination.