Foothold - Definition
foothold
n 1: 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" [syn:
bridgehead, foothold]
2: a place providing support for the foot in standing or
climbing [syn: foothold, footing]
3: 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" [syn: beachhead,
foothold]