FOOTHOLD — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
foothold
An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments.
Приклади
- The town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors.
- They are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market.
A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing.
An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies.
Приклади
- An attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines.
- The only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar.
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