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foothold
noun
An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
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ˈfʊthoʊld
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noun
An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
“The town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors”
noun
A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
noun
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”
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The town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors
They are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market
An attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines
The only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar
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