- turning point
- noun1. an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend (Freq. 1)-
the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations
• Hyponyms: ↑Fall of Man, ↑road to Damascus2. the intersection of two streets-standing on the corner watching all the girls go by
• Syn: ↑corner, ↑street corner• Hypernyms: ↑intersection, ↑crossroad, ↑crossway, ↑crossing, ↑carrefour• Hyponyms: ↑blind corner* * *
noun, pl ⋯ points [count]: a time when an important change happensWinning that game was the turning point of the team's season.
That job was a major turning point in her career.
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the time when an important change takes place, usually with the result that a situation improves•
The promotion
marked a turning point inher career.
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It marks a great turning point in your lives.
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The election represented a major turning point in American history.
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The industrial revolution was a major historical turning point.
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The process of disarmament is at a crucial turning point.
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The turning point came when reinforcements arrived from the south.
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This win could prove to be a historic turning point in the fortunes of the team.
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This win could prove to be a historic turning point= one that will be remembered in the fortunes of the team.
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That game was a turning point for the team.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
