Podium

Noun

 * 1) A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.
 * 2)  A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
 * 3)  A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
 * 4)  A result amongst the best three at a competition.

Synonyms

 * lectern

Verb

 * 1)  To finish in the top three at an event or competition.

Thesaurus
balcony, catafalque, dais, emplacement, estrade, floor, gallery, heliport, hustings, landing, landing pad, landing stage, launching pad, platform, pulpit, rostrum, soapbox, stage, step terrace, stump, terrace, tribunal, tribune

Etymology
From podium: <  πόδιον: < diminutive of πούς:.

Noun

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 * German: Podium, Podien
 * Hungarian: