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Definition of crossroads - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
intersectionpoint where two or more roads meet
- We met at the old crossroads near the farm..
2.
decisive momentcritical point where a decision must be made
- At a crossroads in his career, he chose to start his own business..
3.
communityUK small community smaller than a villageUK
- They lived in a quiet crossroads in the countryside.
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point where two or more roads meet
Expressions with crossroads
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in a situation needing a serious choice between options
With two job offers, he was at a crossroads.
facing a critical decision point in life or situation
She found herself at the crossroads of her career.
stage in life with significant changes
Graduating from college is often seen as a crossroads of life.
come to a point where a big decision is needed
After college, many people reach a crossroads in life.
Origin of crossroads
Old English, cross (cross) + road (road)
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place
crossroads or intersection
Examples of crossroads in a sentence
A new cafe opened at the crossroads of Main and Elm. She found herself at a crossroads in her relationship. The country is at a crossroads regarding its environmental policies. The crossroads had a small general store. He grew up in a crossroads with only a few houses.
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- French:carrefour, tournant, ...
- German:Kreuzung, Wendepunkt, ...
- Italian:incrocio, bivio, ...
- Spanish:encrucijada, momento decisivo, ...
- Portuguese:encruzilhada, momento decisivo, ...
- Chinese:十字路口, 关键时刻, ...
- Japanese:交差点, 岐路, ...
- Arabic:مفترق طرق, منعطف حاسم, ...
- Hebrew:צוֹמֶת, פְּרָשַׁת דְּרָכִים, ...
- Russian:развилка, переломный момент, ...
- Ukrainian:роздоріжжя, вирішальний момент, ...
- Hindi:चौराहा, निर्णायक मोड़, ...
Definition of crossroad - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
intersectionUS place where two roads meet or crossUS
- The accident happened at the crossroad.
2.
decision-makingpoint where a critical decision is made
- She found herself at a crossroad in her career.
Images of crossroad
place where two roads meet or cross
Expressions with crossroad
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at a place where roads meet
The car stopped at a crossroad before turning left.
Origin of crossroad
English, cross (intersection) + road (path)
Examples of crossroad in a sentence
A new sign was installed at the crossroad. He stood at a crossroad, unsure of which path to take. The company is at a crossroad regarding its future strategy.
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- French:croisement, tournant, ...
- German:Kreuzung, Scheideweg, ...
- Italian:incrocio, punto di svolta, ...
- Spanish:cruce, ...
- Portuguese:cruzamento, momento decisivo, ...
- Chinese:十字路口, 关键时刻, ...
- Japanese:交差点, 岐路, ...
- Arabic:مُفْتَرَق طُرُق, ...
- Hebrew:צוֹמֶת, צוֹמֶת דְּרָכִים, ...
- Russian:перекресток, перепутье, ...
- Ukrainian:перехрестя, ...
- Hindi:चौराहा, संकट बिंदु, ...
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