springboarding
ˈsprɪŋˌbɔːrdɪŋ
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Definition of springboarding - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
momentumRareproviding momentum or impetusRare
  • Her speech was a springboarding moment for the campaign.
driving propelling
2.
beginningsRareacting as a starting point for somethingRare
  • The meeting served as a springboarding discussion for future plans.
initiating launching
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Origin of springboarding

English, spring (to leap) + board (plank)

Examples of springboarding in a sentence

  • His innovative ideas were springboarding the project to success.
  • The workshop was a springboarding event for the new project.
  • Her speech was a springboarding moment for the campaign.

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  1. French:propulsif, préliminaire, ...
  2. German:Schwung gebend, startend, ...
  3. Italian:di slancio, di lancio, ...
  4. Spanish:impulsor, punto de partida, ...
  5. Portuguese:impulsionando, início, ...
  6. Chinese:助推的, 作为起点的, ...
  7. Japanese:勢いを与える, 出発点となる, ...
  8. Arabic:دافِع, انطلاقي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעוֹדֵד, שֶׁמְּהַוֶּה נְקוּדַּת זִנּוּק, ...
  10. Russian:импульсный, стартовая, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імпульсний, стартовий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेरणादायक, प्रारंभिक बिंदु, ...
springboard
ˈsprɪŋˌbɔːrd
springboard: flexible board used for diving into water
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Definition of springboard - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sportsflexible board used for diving into water
  • She jumped off the springboard into the pool.
diving board plank
2.
starting pointpoint of departure or initiation
  • The internship was a springboard for her career.
catalyst foundation
3.
gymnasticssmall platform on springs for gymnastics
  • The gymnast used the springboard to vault over the horse.
platform
4.
forestryDatedboard in a tree for lumberjacksDated
  • The lumberjack stood on the springboard to chop the tree.
plank platform stage

Verb

1.
launchtr.initiate something with energy or enthusiasmtr.
  • The campaign springboarded with a big event.
catalyze trigger
2.
movementtr./intr.launch forward as if pushed by a flexible platformtr./intr.
  • The campaign springboarded her into the spotlight.
catapult launch leap
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Images of springboard

  • springboard: flexible board used for diving into water
    flexible board used for diving into water
  • springboard: small platform on springs for gymnastics
    small platform on springs for gymnastics
  • springboard: board in a tree for lumberjacks
    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)

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.

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  1. French:tremplin, démarrer, ...
  2. German:Sprungbrett, starten, ...
  3. Italian:trampolino, iniziare, ...
  4. Spanish:trampolín, lanzar, ...
  5. Portuguese:trampolim, impulsionar, ...
  6. Chinese:跳板, 启动, ...
  7. Japanese:踏み板, 開始する, ...
  8. Arabic:مِنَصَّةُ قَفْز, أَطْلَقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶרֶשׁ קְפִיצָה, לִזְנֹק, ...
  10. Russian:трамплин, начинать с энтузиазмом, ...
  11. Ukrainian:трамплін, стартувати, ...
  12. Hindi:डाइविंग बोर्ड, शुरू करना, ...
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