launch pad
A 'launch pad' can be a physical platform for launching rockets or a metaphorical starting point for new ventures.
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Definition
B2Space Exploration
(technical)A structure from which rockets or spacecraft are launched.
Example
- The rocket successfully lifted off from the launch pad at dawn.
B2General
(figurative)A starting point for a new project, venture, or activity.
Example
- Her internship served as a launch pad for her career in journalism.
B2Computing
(technical)A graphical interface element providing quick access to frequently used applications or functions.
Example
- The software's launch pad allows users to quickly open their favorite tools.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "launch pad":
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