jumping-off point

• Point ou lieu de départ d'un voyage, d'une discussion, d'un projet ou d'une nouvelle phase d'activité.

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.

   point de départ

   • 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.

   point de départ

   • 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.