Juncture ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Juncture ( noun )

1. A point in time or a situation at which an important change or development occurs.
2. A place where two things are joined together.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "meeting or joining of two things"): from latin junctura, from jungere "to join".

Examples:

1. At this juncture in the negotiations, it is unclear what the outcome will be.
2. The juncture of the river and the sea is a popular spot for fishing.
3. It is a critical juncture in the company's history.
4. He was at a juncture in his life where he had to make a decision.
5. The juncture of the two roads.

(As a verb)

Juncture ( verb )

To join or connect two things.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "meeting or joining of two things"): from latin junctura, from jungere "to join".

Examples:

1. The two sections of pipe were junctured together.
2. The company plans to juncture their resources with another company.
3. The two roads are junctured at that point.
4. The bones were junctured using screws and plates.
5. The new bridge junctures the two parts of the city.