starting post

• Terme désignant le point ou le poteau de départ d'une course, d'un voyage ou d'un processus, notamment dans les courses de chevaux, et par extension le point de départ ou le début de quelque chose.

An old-fashioned term referring to the starting point or beginning of a race, journey, or process. Originally used in horse racing to denote the post from which horses start.

1. Starting point in a raceB2formal

   The designated position or marker from which competitors begin a race, especially in horse racing or athletics.

   poteau de départ

   • The horses lined up at the starting post.
   • The runner took his position at the starting post.
   • The race begins when the flag drops at the starting post.

2. Beginning of a processB2informal

   The initial stage or point of departure for any activity or journey.

   point de départ

   • This meeting is just the starting post for our new project.
   • The application deadline is the starting post for the selection process.
   • Think of this training as the starting post for your career.