Critical Point (Noun)
Meaning
A crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The mission was at a critical point and required immediate attention to avoid catastrophic failure.
- The manager realized that the company had reached a critical point and either major changes were made or the business would go bankrupt.
- At that juncture, there was no time to hesitate and the decision had to be made before the situation escalated.
- She understood that her career was at a critical point and the outcome of her next project would either lead to promotion or termination.
- They stood at a critical point in their relationship, and the argument had to be resolved quickly before it was too late.