springboard

• Ein federndes Brett, von dem aus man ins Wasser springt oder das bei Turnübungen verwendet wird; im übertragenen Sinn ein Ausgangspunkt oder eine Plattform, um eine Tätigkeit oder ein Vorhaben zu beginnen.

A noun referring to a flexible board used for diving or gymnastics, or figuratively, a starting point or platform from which an activity or enterprise is launched.

1. Diving boardB1formal

   A flexible board used in diving or gymnastics to launch a person into the air.

   Sprungbrett

   • The diver bounced on the springboard before executing a perfect dive.
   • Gymnasts use a springboard to gain height for their vaults.
   • The pool's springboard was replaced with a newer, more flexible model.

   Synonymediving board

2. Launching pointB2formal

   A starting point or platform that provides the impetus for a new activity or enterprise.

   Sprungbrett

   • The internship served as a springboard for her career in journalism.
   • The small grant was a springboard for the startup's growth.
   • His early success in music became a springboard for a broader artistic career.

   Synonymebasefoundationjumping-off pointlaunching padplatformpoint of departurestarting pointstepping stone