entry point
noun/ˈentri pɔɪnt/
/ˈentri pɔɪnt/
- a particular place where a person or thing can enter something or somewhere
- The site has several entry points.
- The asylum seekers come into the country through five main entry points.
- entry point to something The emergency services closed all entry points to the square.
- entry point for somebody/something An open wound is an easy entry point for germs.
- This area has emerged as a popular entry point for refugees fleeing to Europe.
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- something that helps you start an activity
- entry point (for somebody) The tutorial provides a great entry point for newcomers.
- entry point to/into something Dance education may be an entry point to other kinds of learning.
- The scheme provides an affordable entry point into home ownership.
- entry point to/into doing something We hope our readers see this book as an entry point to learning about digital photography.
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