Meaning of the word "tipping point" in English

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tipping point

US /ˈtɪpɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈtɪpɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/

Noun

the point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more important change

Example:
The new technology reached its tipping point when it became affordable for everyone.
The protest reached a tipping point when the police intervened.