an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend; "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"
A turning point is a time at which an important change takes place which affects the future of a person or thing. The vote yesterday appears to mark something of a turning point in the war. turning point in
The times in your book when your characters change direction The plot builds, your characters act or react to what is going on, and something occurs to send them in an unforeseen direction, bringing the reader along with them
A turning point is a station, either temporary or permanent, that is used as a pivot between sequential instrument positions Since a turning point is used to extend the primary survey, its elevation must be precisely recoverable (at least for the time it takes to move the instrument and take a backsight on it) A spot on rough ground (e g , a plowed field) is unacceptable A mark on pavement, a rock face, top of a fence post or fire hydrant would be good Surveyors will often carry stakes that can be driven into the ground to provide a temporary solid surface for a turning point