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reach a point
/riːtʃ ə pɔɪnt/
arrive at a critical stage
After months of hard work, the project finally reached a point where it was ready for launch.
The project had progressed to a stage where it was ready to be launched.
general
to arrive at a stage or situation where a significant change or decision is required
The negotiations reached a point where both parties had to compromise.
The discussions progressed to a stage where both sides needed to make concessions.
She reached a point in her career where she felt ready to start her own business.
She had progressed to a stage in her professional life where she felt prepared to launch her own company.
This phrase is often used to describe a critical or decisive moment in a process or situation.
Collocations
reach a critical pointarrive at a decisive or urgent stagereach a breaking pointarrive at a stage where a situation can no longer continue
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Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
This phrase is appropriate for formal writing and professional settings, such as business reports or academic papers.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, overusing this phrase can make your writing repetitive. Vary your language with synonyms like 'arrive at a stage' or 'progress to a point'.
Word Origin
The phrase is a combination of the verb 'reach' and the noun 'point', where 'point' refers to a specific stage or situation in a process.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe progression or development in various situations, such as projects, relationships, or personal growth.
Word Breakdown
reach
to arrive at or attain
verba point
a specific stage or situation
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