turning point

turning point
'turning point
n
the time when an important change starts, especially one that improves the situation
turning point in
Meeting her was the turning point in my life.

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  • turning point — turning points N COUNT: usu sing, oft N in/for n A turning point is a time at which an important change takes place which affects the future of a person or thing. The vote yesterday appears to mark something of a turning point in the war...… …   English dictionary

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  • turning point — noun 1. 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 • Syn: ↑landmark, ↑watershed • Hypernyms: ↑juncture,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • turning point — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ big, dramatic, great, major ▪ It marks a great turning point in your lives. ▪ critical, crucial, decisive …   Collocations dictionary

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