crossroads

/ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/
noun
  1. A place where two or more roads cross each other.
    • There is a gas station at the crossroads just outside of town.
    • They waited at the crossroads for the traffic light to change.
    • The accident happened at a busy crossroads in the city center.
  2. A critical point in time when an important decision must be made.
    • Her health scare brought her to a crossroads in her lifestyle.
    • The country is at a crossroads, facing a choice between peace and conflict.
    • The team is at a crossroads after losing their star player.
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