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crossroad

[ kraws-rohd, kros- ]

noun

  1. a road that crosses another road, or one that runs transversely to main roads.
  2. a by-road.
  3. Often crossroads. (used with a singular or plural verb)
    1. the place where roads intersect.
    2. a point at which a vital decision must be made.
    3. a main center of activity.


crossroad

/ ˈɒˌəʊ /

noun

  1. a road that crosses another road
  2. Also calledcrossway a road that crosses from one main road to another
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crossroad1

First recorded in 1710–20; cross- + road
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Australians tell the BBC the country is at a crossroads, and needs to decide if universal healthcare is worth saving.

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The 38-year-old's impending departure from the King Power Stadium is a perfect example of how the club is now at a crossroads following their relegation.

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It reflected a club in need of a rebuild but how, and with who, are the biggest questions as Leicester - champions of England nine years ago - face one of their biggest crossroads.

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Americans are at a crossroads when it comes to the rise of fascism.

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"We stand together at a crossroads," the letter read.

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