spring‧board /ˈsprɪŋbɔːd $ -bɔːrd/
noun [countable]1. something that helps you to start doing something
springboard for
The TV soap has been a springboard for a lot of careers.2. a strong board for jumping on or off, used when diving (
dive1(1)) or doing
gymnastics [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲