Meaning of the word "be at a crossroads" in English

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be at a crossroads

US /bi æt ə ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/
UK /bi æt ə ˈkrɔsˌroʊdz/
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Idiom

1.

to be at a point in one's life when a very important decision has to be made

Example:
After graduating, she found herself at a crossroads, unsure whether to pursue a master's degree or start working.
Our company is at a crossroads; we need to decide if we're going to expand globally or focus on the domestic market.
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