折おり返かえし点てん

noun

turning point; turnaround point

Used literally in races or journeys for the point where one turns back, and metaphorically for a pivotal moment or change in direction.

• マラソンの折おり返かえし点てんで選せん手しゅたちが方ほう向こうを変かえた。

  The runners changed direction at the marathon's turnaround point.

• このプロジェクトは折おり返かえし点てんを過すぎた。

  This project has passed its turning point.