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podium

/ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/

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noun

Podest, Bühne

A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.

Examples :

"The school orchestra's conductor stood on the podium to give her instructions. "

Der Dirigent des Schulorchesters stand auf dem Podest, um ihre Anweisungen zu geben.

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noun

Rednerpult, Stehpult

(sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.

Examples :

"The speaker placed her notes on the podium before starting her presentation. "

Die Rednerin legte ihre Notizen auf das Rednerpult, bevor sie ihre Präsentation begann.

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noun

Podest, Siegertreppchen

A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.

Examples :

"The three students who won the science fair stood on the podium to receive their awards. "

Die drei Schüler, die den Naturwissenschaftswettbewerb gewonnen hatten, standen auf dem Podest, um ihre Auszeichnungen entgegenzunehmen.

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noun

Podest, Treppchen

A result amongst the best three at a competition.

Examples :

""After years of training, she finally achieved a podium at the national gymnastics competition." "

Nach jahrelangem Training erreichte sie endlich einen Platz auf dem Treppchen bei den nationalen Meisterschaften im Turnen.

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noun

Sockel, Unterbau, Terrasse

A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.

Examples :

"The school's stage had a low podium to support the sound system speakers. "

Die Bühne der Schule hatte einen niedrigen Sockel zur Unterstützung der Lautsprecher der Soundanlage.

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noun

Podest, Bühne

A foot or footstalk.

Examples :

"The tiny plant had a delicate podium, a short stalk supporting its first flower. "

Die winzige Pflanze hatte ein zartes Podest, einen kurzen Stiel, der ihre erste Blüte trug.

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verb

Auf dem Podium stehen, unter die ersten Drei kommen

To finish in the top three at an event or competition.

Examples :

"The swimmer podiumed three times at the Olympics."

Der Schwimmer stand dreimal bei den Olympischen Spielen auf dem Podium.

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