English / phrase
A Stepping Stone
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An intermediary step, circumstance, or role that enables progress toward a higher goal
In context
01
Winning the regional innovation booth award was a major stepping stone toward landing global venture capital.
02
He treated his junior role at the international trade commission as a vital stepping stone for his diplomatic career.
Synonyms
springboard,pathway,milestone
Antonyms
stumbling block,obstacle,dead end
Collocations
a stepping stone to success,serve as a stepping stone,use as a stepping stone