springboard
IPA: sprˈɪŋbɔrd
noun
- A diving board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform, used for diving into water.
- (gymnastics) A small platform on springs and usually hinged at one end, used to launch or vault onto other equipment.
- (figuratively) Anything that gives a person or thing energy or impulse, or that serves to launch or begin something.
verb
- (transitive) To launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office.
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Examples of "springboard" in Sentences
- The workshop provided a springboard for students to explore their creativity and develop new skills
- Her success in the local art community served as a springboard for her to launch her own gallery
- The company's innovative marketing campaign acted as a springboard for their rapid growth in the industry
- His internship at the prestigious firm was the perfect springboard for his career in finance
- The scholarships offered by the university provided students with a springboard to pursue their education without financial burden
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