turning point

noun
UK: /ˈtɜːnɪŋ pɔɪnt/
US: /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ pɔɪnt/

  1. A time when an important change happens.

    1. The party was a turning point for them.
    2. Discovering that she was lying became the turning point in our friendship.

  2. A moment that results in a significant shift or alteration in a situation.

    1. His speech was a turning point in the election.
    2. Getting this new job proved to be a turning point in his professional life.

Synonyms

watershed juncture

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turning point" in English means: A time when an important change happens., A moment that results in a significant shift or alteration in a situation..

The phonetic transcription of "turning point" is /ˈtɜːnɪŋ pɔɪnt/ in British English and /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ pɔɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "turning point": watershed, juncture.

Example usage of "turning point": "The party was a turning point for them.". More examples on the page.