der Anlaufpunkt
Translation
point of contact, first port of call, meeting point
Examples
Der Informationsschalter ist der erste Anlaufpunkt.
The information desk is the first point of contact.
Wir treffen uns am vereinbarten Anlaufpunkt.
We are meeting at the agreed meeting point.
Grammar Patterns
Anlaufpunkt für j-n/et4 point of contact for sb./sth. The center is a point of contact for tourists.
Similar Words
Anlaufstelle (contact point), Treffpunkt (meeting point), Kontaktstelle (contact point)
Etymology
From 'Anlauf' (approach, start) and 'Punkt' (point). Literally, the 'point' you 'run to' first.
Memory Tips
Literally the 'run-to point'. Imagine a map with a big red dot marking the first place to go.