Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
point-of-no-return
noun
/ˈpɔɪnt əv noʊ rɪˈtɜrn/
Definition
The point of no return is a critical moment or situation where a decision is made that cannot be undone.
Examples
- After signing the contract, we reached a point of no return.
- The astronaut described the moment of crossing the point of no return during the launch.
- Once the project started, we were at a point of no return regarding the budget.
Meaning
It signifies a stage in an action or process from which one cannot return to a previous state.
Synonyms
- point of irreversibility
- crucial moment
- threshold
