foothold — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

1. A solid grip with the feet.

   Sinonimi

   footing

2. A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.

   Uso

   • broadly

   Sinonimi

   footing

   Esempi

   I’ve always looked for a secure foothold A secret formula that can free me from myself

3. Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.

   Esempi

   Altri esempi (1)

   Based on status report 16-C, it seems we're no closer to gaining a foothold in any sector. Without decent recon and greater intel on this enemy, I'm starting to think our efforts are futile. The risks involved and continued loss of resources and lives makes it hard to justify.

Sostantivo

1. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

   Sinonimi

   bridgehead

   Termini più generali

   combat zonecombat area

   Esempi

   an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines

   the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar

2. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

   Sinonimi

   footing

   Termini più generali

   support

3. an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

   Sinonimi

   beachhead

   Termini più generali

   accomplishmentachievement

   Esempi

   the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors

   they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market