American English pronunciation
How to pronounce foothold
IPA transcription: ['fʊt,hoʊld]
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Noun
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an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
“an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines”
“the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar”
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a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
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an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
“the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors”
“they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market”
Usage examples
- She assisted many aspiring writers to gain a foothold in the literary world.