critical junctures
[/ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈdʒʌŋktʃərz/]
nounpl: critical junctures
momentos críticos; pontos de inflexão críticos
1. Pivotal moments or turning points in time where decisions or events have significant consequences that shape future outcomes
The company faced critical junctures when deciding whether to expand internationally or focus on domestic markets.
A empresa enfrentou momentos críticos ao decidir se expandiria internacionalmente ou se focaria nos mercados domésticos.
2. In historical or political contexts, key moments where the direction of events could significantly change based on choices made
The election represented one of the critical junctures in the nation's history.
A eleição representou um dos pontos de inflexão críticos na história da nação.
3. In academic research (particularly political science and history), periods where institutions or path-dependent outcomes are established
Scholars identify the post-war period as a critical juncture that determined institutional development for decades.
Estudiosos identificam o período pós-guerra como um momento crítico que determinou o desenvolvimento institucional por décadas.
This term is widely used in academic, business, and political contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in business strategy discussions and historical analyses. The concept is particularly important in political science literature, where 'critical junctures theory' analyzes how key moments establish institutional paths that persist over long periods. In the USA, the phrase is common in historical analyses, business case studies, and political commentary.
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