cross·road ( P ) Pronunciation Key (krôsrd, krs-)n.
A place where two or more roads meet.
A place that is centrally located.
A crucial point. See Synonyms at crisis.

cri·sis ( P ) Pronunciation Key (krss)n. pl. cri·ses (-sz)
A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
An emotionally stressful event or traumatic change in a person's life.
A point in a story or drama when a conflict reaches its highest tension and must be resolved.