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Podium
UK
/ˈpəʊdɪəm/
US
/ˈpoʊdiəm/
Translation of "podium" into Russian
Definitions
podium
Noun
UK
/ˈpəʊdɪəm/
US
/ˈpoʊdiəm/
A small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra.
The speaker approached the podium to deliver her keynote address.
A stand for holding notes, a book, or a script in a position convenient for a standing speaker or performer.
The lecturer placed his notes on the podium before beginning his presentation.
A structure resembling or functioning as a platform, used in various sports to honor the top competitors.
The athlete stood proudly on the highest step of the podium after winning the gold medal.
An elevated base or plinth forming the foundation of a building, statue, or column.
The temple rests on a marble podium that lifts it above the surrounding forum.
Any of the top three positions, especially in motor sport or athletics; a podium finish.
With five podiums this season, the driver moved up to third in the championship.
podium
Verb
UK
/ˈpəʊdɪəm/
US
/ˈpoʊdiəm/
To finish in one of the top three positions in a sporting competition.
The skier podiumed in all five World Cup races that season.
podium
Adjective
UK
/ˈpəʊdɪəm/
US
/ˈpoʊdiəm/
Relating to or denoting a top-three finish in sport.
She celebrated her first podium result of the season.
Situated on or forming part of a podium base, especially in architecture or building design.
The podium parking levels are clad in stone to match the tower above.
Idioms and phrases
stand on podium
The speaker was nervous to stand on the podium.
стоять на пьедестале
Выступающий нервничал, стоя на пьедестале.
podium finish
He was delighted with his podium finish in the race.
финиш на пьедестале
Он был в восторге от финиша на пьедестале в гонке.
approach podium
She took a deep breath before she approached the podium.
приближаться к пьедесталу
Она глубоко вдохнула, прежде чем приблизиться к пьедесталу.
leave podium
After receiving the award, he left the podium.
покидать пьедестал
Получив награду, он покинул пьедестал.
podium position
Securing a podium position was his ultimate goal.
позиция на пьедестале
Завоевание позиции на пьедестале было его главной целью.