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milestone

/ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

/ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/

milestonenoun

milestones

/ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

/ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/

Translations

jalonAu sens figuré : étape ou événement important dans un processus ou une évolution.

Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life.

Obtenir son diplôme universitaire a été un jalon majeur dans sa vie.

Additional translations

borne kilométriqueAu sens propre : pierre ou borne placée au bord d'une route pour indiquer la distance.

Definitions

A stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place.

The old milestone indicated that the town was just five miles away.

An action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.

Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life.

Synonyms

milestoneverb

milestoned

Past Simple

milestoned

Past Participle

milestoning

ing-form

Rare; chiefly in project management: to schedule or mark a stage (milestone) in a plan.

Translations

jalonnerDans le domaine de la gestion de projet : marquer les étapes d'un avancement.

The team will milestone each phase to ensure timely delivery.

L'équipe jalonnera chaque phase afin de garantir une livraison dans les délais.

Definitions

To schedule, designate, or mark with milestones in order to track progress.

The team will milestone each phase to ensure timely delivery.

Synonyms

milestoneadjective

/ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

/ˈmaɪl.stoʊn/

Used attributively before a noun to denote that something is highly significant or marks an important stage.

Translations

charnièreSe dit d'une étape, d'un événement ou d'un accord particulièrement important dans une évolution.

The milestone agreement paved the way for lasting peace.

L'accord charnière a ouvert la voie à une paix durable.

Definitions

Denoting or relating to a significant or pivotal stage, event, or achievement.

The milestone agreement paved the way for lasting peace.

Synonyms