crossroads

[US]/ˈkrɔsrəʊdz/
[UK]/'krɔsrodz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a point at which an important decision must be made; a crucial moment of decision.

Example Sentences

the crossroads between psychology and neurology

We are standing at an important crossroads in the history of Europe.

He had reached a crossroads in his career.

Our army stole a march on the enemy and reached the crossroads an hour ahead of them.

He’s at a crossroads in his career—either he stays in his current job and waits for promotion, or he accepts this new post in Brazil.

She stood at a crossroads in her career, unsure which path to take.

At the crossroads, you can turn left or right.

The company is at a crossroads and must make some tough decisions.

He found himself at a crossroads in life, needing to make a major decision.

The crossroads were busy with traffic during rush hour.

They met at a crossroads to discuss their future plans.

The town is located at a crossroads, making it a strategic location for trade.

The crossroads of technology and education have led to many advancements in the field.

She felt like she was at a crossroads in her personal life, torn between two choices.

The novel explores the crossroads of love and betrayal.

Real-world Examples

You keep running until you approach a crossroads.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

But Rothko knew the conflict was a crossroads for art.

Source: The Power of Art - Mark Rothko

For more than three millennia, Aleppo has been a crossroads for traders.

Source: CNN Selected December 2012 Collection

And Times Square in New York is literally the crossroads of the world.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2016 Compilation

Humanity again stands at a crossroads in history.

Source: Listening Digest

These islands are at a perilous crossroads.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2023 Compilation

However, she was also a guardian of crossroads.

Source: The importance of English names.

" I'll see you at the crossroads, grandma."

Source: The importance of English names.

He's fit to mind mice at a crossroads.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

We are at a crossroads in the world right now.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

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