LEARNit Dictionary

stepping stone

noun
1
one of a line of flat stones that you step on in order to cross a stream or river
سنگ عبور, سنگ گذرگاه
2
something that allows you to make progress or begin to achieve something
گام اولیه, نردبان ترقی, پایه, نقطه شروع, وسیله رسیدن, پله ترقی, ابزار پیشرفت
a stepping stone to a more lucrative career