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jumping-off point

/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ɒf pɔɪnt/

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/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ɒf pɔɪnt/C1informal
  • ruОтправная точка или место, с которого начинается путешествие, обсуждение, проект или новый этап деятельности.

A starting point or a place from which to begin a journey, discussion, project, or new phase of activity.

  1. Starting pointB2formal

    A place or idea from which a journey or process begins.

    ruОтправная точка

    • The city served as a jumping-off point for their expedition into the jungle.
    • This theory is a good jumping-off point for further research.
    • We used the map as a jumping-off point for our hike.
  2. Initial idea or basisB2informal

    An initial idea, concept, or situation that leads to further development.

    ruОтправная точка

    • The discussion was a jumping-off point for a new business strategy.
    • Her speech was a jumping-off point for a lively debate.
    • The article provided a jumping-off point for my essay.