launchpad
Translation
launchpad, launching pad, springboard
Examples
The rocket is on the launchpad.
The rocket is on the launchpad.
This job is a launchpad for his career.
This job is a launchpad for his career.
Grammar Patterns
a launchpad for ((sth.)) a starting point for something This job is a launchpad for his career.
Similar Words
Synonyms: launching pad, springboard, starting point
Etymology
A compound word from 'launch' (to set in motion) and 'pad' (a flat surface).
Memory Tips
Picture a rocket on a flat pad, ready to launch. This image can also apply to launching a career.