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ˈturning point noun [countable]
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Synonyms & Related Wordsturning point[noun]Synonyms: crossroads, change, crisis, crux, moment of truth
Related Idioms: moment of truth
Related Words: climax,
culmination,
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English Dictionaryˈturning point noun [countable] the time when an important change starts, especially one that improves the situation
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Meeting her was the turning point in my life. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Collocationsturning point noun ADJ. crucial, major, real, significant | historic This win could prove to be a historic turning point (= one that will be remembered)
in the fortunes of the team.
historical, political The industrial revolution was a major historical turning point (= a turning point in history)
. VERB + TURNING POINT be, mark, prove (to be) | see sth as | reach In 1914 the world reached a turning point in its history. TURNING POINT + VERB come The turning point came when reinforcements arrived from the south. PREP. at a ~ The process of disarmament is at a crucial turning point.
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