The point from which a new undertaking or activity is begun.
many stations became jumping-off points for hunting expeditions
Example sentencesExamples
- On the drive to Baptism Creek he told us that the point where trips begin are known as jumping-off places.
- Although she doesn't see herself working in politics long-term, her current position has been a great jumping-off point.
- There are plenty of other people worth noting, but as a jumping-off point, this will do for now.
- Anyway, I thought it would make an interesting jumping-off point for a novel.
- Later this year, teachers will begin using that same presentation as a jumping-off point for classroom discussions.