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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" [synonym:
{bridgehead}, {foothold}]
2: a place providing support for the foot in standing or
climbing [synonym: {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" [synonym: {beachhead},
{foothold}]