单词	foothold
释义	foothold noun foot·​hold ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld  1 : a hold for the feet : footing 2 : a position usable as a base for further advance Synonyms base bridgehead See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The army gained a foothold on the island. The company has secured a foothold in the market. Recent Examples on the Web Satellite-industry executives say Apple was able to clinch an early foothold by approaching satellite companies as early as 2019. Drew Fitzgerald, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 The foothold al Qeada has in Afghanistan provides the organization with two important strategic advantages, safe haven and state sponsorship. Michael Lee, Fox News, 11 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth spent her first years as queen attempting to secure Britain’s symbolic foothold in a rapidly changing world. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Sep. 2022 French filmmakers and sales agents will hit Toronto looking for a sale, great buzz and, above all, a lasting foothold into the U.S. market. Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Tumbleweeds choked the zone nearest the retreating reservoir, while a nonnative grass vine crisscrossed the creek bed and threatened to outcompete the native flowers and grasses seeking a foothold. AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2022 In 2016, Alibaba won a foothold in Southeast Asia by taking control of Lazada. Yoolim Lee, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 Monkeypox cases are rising exponentially in some LGBTQ communities, dimming hopes that officials can quickly gain control of the virus that has the potential to establish a lasting foothold in the United States. Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, French competitor Airbus took it to them, establishing a foothold in the industry with the rock star A320 and A350 models. Dylan Ogline, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition foothold noun foot·​hold ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld  : a place where the foot may be put (as for climbing) foothold noun as in base a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made don't let the opposing team push us back down the field and gain a foothold Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance base bridgehead camp fortress center stronghold station beachhead footing headquarters bastion front field toehold installation staging area emplacement airbase staging ground fastness battlefront
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