Foothold - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈfʊthəʊld|
Brit.
|ˈfʊthəʊld|
noun
- an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies (syn: bridgehead)
- an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments (syn: beachhead)
the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar
- a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing (syn: footing)- an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments (syn: beachhead)
they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market
Extra examples
The army gained a foothold on the island.
The company has secured a foothold in the market.
The horses had no foothold, but kept plunging forward.
Extreme right-wing parties gained a foothold in the latest European elections.
The company has established a secure foothold in the market.
Word forms
noun
singular: foothold
plural: footholds
singular: foothold
plural: footholds
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