turning point

US /ˈtə:nɪŋ pɔɪnt/

UK /ˈtɜ:nɪŋ pɔint/

C2

noun

  • A time at which a significant change occurs; a decisive moment.
  • A moment when a significant decision is made, altering the course of events.

Examples

In 1914 the world reached a turning point in its history.

The turning point came when reinforcements arrived from the south.