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

Noun

1. a secure position from which further progress may be made: a firm foothold in Europe's telecommunications market

2. a ledge or other place where a foot can be securely positioned, as during climbing

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

Translations

foothold [ˈfuthəuld] n → pie m firme

foothold [ˈfuthəuld] foot n → prise f (de pied)

foothold [ˈfuthəuld] foot n → Halt m;

to get a foothold → Fuß fassen

foothold [ˈfuthəuld] n → punto d'appoggio