Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
juncture
juncture
Meaning(s)
1) a particular point in time, a decision-making point
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important/significant/crucial juncture in life/career
Analysis
A 'juncture' is a place or moment where things join or a particular event in time. You can say: 'Atthis juncture, we cannot predict the outcome of the case' for example. You might say "We have reached an important juncture in the talks." to refer to an important crossroads or point in time. "The performance intersects at the juncture of dance and theatre." This sentence would mean that the performance has elements of dance and theatre that cross over at different points. Similar in meaning to: at a crossroads.
Professional Examples (Basic)
Earning a promotion isan important juncture in someone's career.
We will revisit your salary requestat another juncture.I'm too busy to deal with it now.
Now thatthe company is approaching a significant juncture, we need everyone to be extra diligent in their work.
At a crucial juncture in their careers, everyone was working competitively to stay ahead of the game.
Social Examples (Basic)
We came to an important juncturein a relationship and decided to move in together.
Starting school is a monumentaljuncture in a child's development.