Crisis vs Lifeline - What's the difference?
crisis | lifeline |
A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.
A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which the patient is expected to recover or die.
(psychology) A traumatic or stressful change in a person's life.
(drama) A point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved.
A line to which a drowning or falling victim may cling to.
A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
A source of salvation in a crisis.
(engineering) System or structure of vital importance to a community.
(nautical) On the deck of a boat, a line to which one can attach oneself to stay aboard on rough seas