American Dictionary
Definition springboard in American English
springboard noun
[countable] noun
/ˈsprɪŋˌbɔrd/
1
a strong board used for helping you to jump high in sports such as diving (=jumping into water) and gymnastics
Synonyms and related words
2
something that helps you to become successful
Example
It was the springboard for a new assignment.
Example
The awards have been a springboard for many young photographers.
