staging post
The term "staging post" is used both literally for travel and figuratively in various processes.
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Definition
B2Travel
(general)A location where travelers or goods pause briefly to rest or resupply during a longer journey.
Example
- The caravan reached a staging post to rest before continuing across the desert.
- Trucks often use staging posts to refuel and check their cargo.
B2Process
(figurative)A well-defined point in a process where one can pause to rest or regroup before continuing.
Example
- Completing the initial research is a staging post before moving on to data analysis.
- The project team used the quarterly review as a staging post to assess their progress.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "staging post":
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