point
noun
uk/pɔɪnt/ us [ C ]
an idea, opinion, or piece of information that is spoken or written:
I agree with your point about the management team.
Thank you, that was a very interesting point.
make/raise a/the point He made the point quite forcefully that no more money was available.
get a point across I wasn't sure what point she was trying to get across.
prove sb's point I think that proves my point. The figures just don't stack up.
the point
the meaning or most important part of what is being said or written:
The point is that on weekends and late at night there should always be someone on duty to deal with emergencies.
come/get to the point We haven't got all day, so please get to the point.
To talk only about managing one country's economy is to miss the point.
The list could go on and on, but I think you get the point.
[ U or S ]
purpose, or the fact of something being useful:
no point (in doing sth) There is no point in discussing this further if you've already made up your mind.
[ C ]
a particular detail or characteristic of a person or thing:
the main points I noted down the main points of his speech.
good/bad point The government's financial plan has both its good and its bad points.
When you are appraising someone, try to emphasize their good points.
Speaking in public is not one of her strong points.
[ C ] MEETINGS
one part that a meeting, plan, etc. is divided into:
We have seven points on the agenda today.
Has anyone any comments on Point 4?
We need to examine the proposals point by point.
My boss gave me a five-point plan for improving my performance.
[ C ]
a particular time or stage that is reached in a process:
highest/lowest point Copper prices rose to their highest point in two weeks.
The stock went to $74 at one point.
get to/reach a/the point It's taken us years to get to the point where we're making a reasonable profit.
We shall need to discuss this further at some point.
at this point (in time) This is not something that we want to introduce at this point in time.
[ C ]
a mark or unit for counting or measuring something:
score points You will normally be accepted if you score more than 20 points on the test.
The bond rose 10 basis points, from 2.932 to 2.942 percent.
Interest rates have gone up two percentage points.
We will introduce an Australian-style points system for work permits.
[ C ]
a particular place:
The building served as the group's meeting point.
The store is the focal point of the small community.
[ C ]
a small round mark that is used in numbers to separate whole numbers from parts of numbers:
A kilogram equals two point two (2.2) pounds.
a decimal point
I take your point (also point taken)
used when you are saying that you think that something that someone has said is important:
I take your point. That's something we need to consider.
make a point of doing sth
to always do something, or to take particular care to do something:
She always makes a point of inviting all her staff to briefing meetings.
make your point
to tell people your opinion:
OK, you've made your point. Let someone else say what they think now.
to the point
very important or suitable for the subject being discussed:
His remarks about the pay structure were well expressed and to the point.
up to a point
partly, or to a limited degree:
The new system was working - up to a point.
See also
action point
assembly point
basis point
break-even point
breaking point
breakpoint
bullet point
gross rating point
half point
inflection point
order point
percentage point
price point
quarter-point
ratings point
reorder point
selling point
strategic inflection point
talking point
tipping point
trigger point
turning point
unique selling point
point
verb [ I or T ]
uk/pɔɪnt/ usto show someone the direction that they should go, or what they should do:
The figures pointed us in the direction that we should be taking over the next year or so.
point the finger at sb
to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad that has happened:
The reports are understood not to point the finger at the group's finance director.
Phrasal verbs
point sth out
point to/towards sth
point sth up