springboard
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/ˈsprɪŋbɔːrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈsprɪŋbɔːd/
noun
R
A strong board that helps you jump higher in sports like diving and gymnastics.
He used the springboard to perform a high dive.
R
Something that helps you start something new, especially by giving you ideas.
His small business success served as a springboard for larger ventures.
verb
R
To help someone or something start something quickly and effectively.
They hoped to springboard their small project into a full-scale operation.
translation
A strong board that helps you jump higher in sports like diving and gymnastics.; Something that helps you start something new, especially by giving you ideas.
To help someone or something start something quickly and effectively.
Word Forms
3rd Present
springboards
Past
springboarded
Perfect
springboarded
Progressive
springboarding
Plural
springboards