What is the meaning of turning point?

noun

  • An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend.
    • usage: "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"
  • The intersection of two streets.
    • usage: "standing on the corner watching all the girls go by"
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