English Explanatory Dictionary

jumping-off point

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A starting point for a mission, adventure, investigation etc.

Word forms

jumping-off point jumping-off points

Etymology

Includes a deverbal component from jump off.

Synonyms

jumping-off place
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