foothold

foot·hold  (fthld)

n.

1. A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing.

2. A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement.

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foothold [ˈfʊtˌhəʊld]

n

1. a ledge, hollow, or other place affording a secure grip for the foot, as during climbing

2. a secure position from which further progress may be made a foothold for a successful career

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	foothold - 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" bridgehead combat area, combat zone - a military area where combat forces operate airhead - a bridgehead seized by airborne troops beachhead - a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation; "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead"
	2.	foothold - a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing footing support - any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf" toehold - a small foothold used in climbing
	3.	foothold - 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" beachhead accomplishment, achievement - the action of accomplishing something

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foothold

noun

1. basis, standing, base, position, foundation Companies must establish a firm foothold in Europe.

2. toehold, hold, support, footing, grip He had a solid foothold on the rockface beneath him.

Translations

foothold [ˈfʊthəʊld] N → asidero m, punto m de apoyo(para el pie)
to gain a foothold (fig) → lograr establecerse

foothold [ˈfʊthəʊld] n

[climber] → prise f (de pied)

(in country, market, sector) → implantation f
to establish a foothold → prendre pied

foothold [ˈfʊtˌhəʊld] n → punto d'appoggio
to gain a foothold (fig) (idea, movement) → prendere piede; (newcomer) → farsi accettare
to gain a foothold in a market (Comm) → imporsi sul mercato