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Definition of foothold - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
progresssecure position for further progress
- The company gained a foothold in the new market.
2.
climbingsecure place to put your foot when climbing
- He found a foothold on the steep rock.
3.
militaryTECH. area captured for military advantageTECH.
- The troops established a foothold on the enemy's beach.
Images of foothold
secure place to put your foot when climbing
Expressions with foothold
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gain a secure position or starting point
The company is trying to get a foothold in the Asian market.
maintain a secure position in a situation
The company has a firm foothold in the tech industry.
slip or fall because feet lose support
He lost his foothold on the icy steps.
gain a secure position or starting point
The company managed to obtain a foothold in the European market.
gain a secure position in a new area
The company aims to establish a foothold in the Asian market.
establish a strong initial position in a competitive environment
The new player quickly gained a foothold in the tournament.
gain a stable position in a new area
The company secured a foothold in the Asian market.
gain an initial position or advantage in a situation
The company managed to win a foothold in the Asian market.
secure place to stand or step without slipping
He found a firm foothold on the rocky cliff.
establish a strong position in a situation
The company gained a firm foothold in the market.
Origin of foothold
English, foot (base) + hold (grip)
Terms with foothold included in their meaning
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figurative
foothold or initial achievement in any field
defense
advantageous defensive support or foothold
bouldering technique
climbing move shifting weight over a foothold
Examples of foothold in a sentence
The brand is seeking a foothold in Europe. The climber searched for a foothold on the icy slope. A solid foothold is essential for safe climbing. Securing a foothold was crucial for the mission. They gained a foothold in the contested region.
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- French:ancrage, appui, ...
- German:fester Stand, Tritt, ...
- Italian:punto d'appoggio, appiglio, ...
- Spanish:punto de apoyo, apoyo, ...
- Portuguese:ponto de apoio, apoio, ...
- Chinese:立足点, 桥头堡, ...
- Japanese:足場, フットホールド, ...
- Arabic:مَوْطِئ قَدَم, رأس جِسْر, ...
- Hebrew:דְּרִיסַת רֶגֶל, אֲחִיזַת רֶגֶל, ...
- Russian:опора, точка опоры, ...
- Ukrainian:опора, ...
- Hindi:मजबूत पकड़, पैर रखने की जगह, ...
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