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Watershed
UK
/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/
US
/ˈwɔtərʃɛd/
Translation of "watershed" into Russian
watershed
Adjective
UK
/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/
US
/ˈwɔtərʃɛd/
watershed
The treaty was a watershed moment in the history of the two countries.
Договор был водораздельным моментом в истории двух стран.
Definitions
watershed
Noun
UK
/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/
US
/ˈwɔtərʃɛd/
A ridge or stretch of high land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.
The Continental Divide is the principal watershed of North America.
(chiefly North American) An area or region whose rivers and streams all flow into a particular body of water; a drainage basin.
Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the entire Mississippi River watershed.
A pivotal event or turning point that marks a significant change in the course of affairs.
The invention of the internet was a watershed in the development of global communication.
watershed
Adjective
UK
/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/
US
/ˈwɔtərʃɛd/
Relating to a critical turning point or moment of significant change.
The signing of the peace treaty was a watershed moment in the history of the two nations.
Idioms and phrases
watershed moment
This was a watershed moment in her career.
переломный момент
Это был переломный момент в её карьере.
watershed year
The company experienced a watershed year in 2020.
переломный год
Компания пережила переломный год в 2020.
watershed event
The treaty was considered a watershed event in history.
переломное событие
Этот договор считался переломным событием в истории.
watershed decision
The court's ruling was a watershed decision for civil rights.
судьбоносное решение
Решение суда стало судьбоносным для гражданских прав.
watershed period
The country entered a watershed period of reforms.
переломный период
Страна вступила в переломный период реформ.