crossroads

/ ˈkrɒsˌrəʊdz /

noun

1. an area or the point at which two or more roads cross each other
2. the point at which an important choice has to be made (esp in the phrase at the crossroads )

Example Sentences

Students at the Gymnasium think the town is at something of a crossroads.

From BBC

“Now you, the Lebanese people, you stand at a significant crossroads,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, with Season 5 underway, Gay is at a crossroads: Can she enjoy the fruits of her “Housewives” celebrity while also maintaining the down-to-earth appeal that made her a fan favorite?

From Los Angeles Times

“I was at a crossroads at that point,” Kaplan says now.

From Los Angeles Times

There are a number of moments, crossroads if you like, including where you get posted to as a diplomat which do determine what you then become expert in and how your career progresses.

From Salon