turning point
noun
Pronunciation: ˈtɜːrnɪŋ pɔɪnt
Definition
A moment in time at which a decisive change occurs, leading to a new state or direction.
Examples
The invention of the steam engine was a major turning point in the Industrial Revolution.
That conversation proved to be a turning point in our relationship, as we finally started being honest with each other.
Historians often cite the Battle of Midway as the turning point of the war in the Pacific.
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