Definition of springboard - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sportsflexible board used for diving into water
- She jumped off the springboard into the pool.
2.
starting pointpoint of departure or initiation
- The internship was a springboard for her career.
3.
gymnasticssmall platform on springs for gymnastics
- The gymnast used the springboard to vault over the horse.
4.
forestryDated board in a tree for lumberjacksDated
- The lumberjack stood on the springboard to chop the tree.
Verb
1.
launchtr. initiate something with energy or enthusiasmtr.
- The campaign springboarded with a big event.
2.
movementtr./intr. launch forward as if pushed by a flexible platformtr./intr.
- The campaign springboarded her into the spotlight.
Images of springboard
flexible board used for diving into water 
small platform on springs for gymnastics 
board in a tree for lumberjacks
Expressions with springboard
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serves as a starting point for further action
The internship was a springboard for her career in law.
situation offering opportunity for advancement
His new role is a springboard position for leadership.
Origin of springboard
English, spring (to leap) + board (plank)
Terms with springboard included in their meaning
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discussion springboard
use something as a starting point for discussion
Examples of springboard in a sentence
The athlete bounced off the springboard with precision. The course served as a springboard for innovation. His first job was a springboard to success. She bounced off the springboard with incredible speed. His routine began with a leap from the springboard. He balanced carefully on the springboard while working.
The springboard was essential for reaching higher branches. The new policy springboarded a series of reforms. Her speech springboarded the movement into action. The new policy springboarded the company to success. Her innovative idea springboarded the project forward.
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- French:tremplin, démarrer, ...
- German:Sprungbrett, starten, ...
- Italian:trampolino, iniziare, ...
- Spanish:trampolín, lanzar, ...
- Portuguese:trampolim, impulsionar, ...
- Chinese:跳板, 启动, ...
- Japanese:踏み板, 開始する, ...
- Arabic:مِنَصَّةُ قَفْز, أَطْلَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:קֶרֶשׁ קְפִיצָה, לִזְנֹק, ...
- Russian:трамплин, начинать с энтузиазмом, ...
- Ukrainian:трамплін, стартувати, ...
- Hindi:डाइविंग बोर्ड, शुरू करना, ...
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