jumping off point
- starting pointPlace of commencement
- launchpadRocket departure platform
- springboardFlexible platform for jumping
- departureAct of going away
- originStarting point or source
trailhead · base · platform · gateway · diving board · leap · beginning · threshold · entry · embarkation · foundation · cliff · precipice · edge · takeoff · catalyst · spark · foothold
- Pioneer TrailsOregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Mormon Trail, covered wagons, wagon trains
- beginningsbegin, beginning, start, first, opening
sequence/process position
jumping off pointendpoint
Final point reached
conclusion · finish line · end point · destination · culmination
direction of movement
jumping off pointdestination
Intended arrival point
landing point · arrival point · final stop · terminus · landing zone