noun🔗ShareSprungbrettA diving board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform, used for diving into water."The swimmer walked to the end of the springboard and bounced to gain height before diving into the pool. "Der Schwimmer ging zum Ende des Sprungbretts und sprang, um an Höhe zu gewinnen, bevor er ins Becken eintauchte.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSprungbrettA small platform on springs and usually hinged at one end, used to launch or vault onto other equipment."The gymnast used the springboard to launch herself into the air for her vault. "Die Turnerin benutzte das Sprungbrett, um sich für ihren Sprung in die Luft zu katapultieren.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSprungbrett, AusgangspunktAnything that gives a person or thing energy or impulse, or that serves to launch or begin something."The opportunity served a springboard to their success."Die Gelegenheit diente als Sprungbrett für ihren Erfolg.energyactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAntreiben, befördernTo launch or propel as if from a springboard, especially toward political office."Winning the local election springboarded her to a successful state senate campaign. "Der Gewinn der Kommunalwahl beförderte sie zu einer erfolgreichen Kampagne für den Senat des Bundesstaates.politicsgovernmentactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading