Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

NOUN 3

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”
   Synonymsbridgehead

2. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

   Synonymsfooting

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”
   Synonymsbeachhead