a community of people smaller than a village
"The ancient settlement at the crossroads was once a bustling hub of trade before being abandoned by its dwindling population."
a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made
"at that juncture he had no idea what to do"
"he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point"
a point where a choice must be made
"Freud's work stands at the crossroads between psychology and neurology"
plural of crossroad
"The old oak tree stood at the crossroads where the main highway meets the quiet country lane."
A place where one road crosses another; an intersection of two or more roads.
In plain English: A crossroads is a place where two roads meet, often used to describe a moment when you have to choose between different paths or options.
"The old house sits at a quiet crossroads where three dirt paths meet."
Usage: Use this term to describe any physical location where paths intersect, whether it is a busy city junction or a quiet country crossroad. Avoid using "crossroads" when referring specifically to the act of crossing over something, as that requires different verbs like "intersect."