foothold
/fˈʊthˌoʊld/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
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” - a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
- an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
“the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors”
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