Foothold - English meaning

noun

A place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them securely, especially while climbing.

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Twice she had to stop to rest, her arms trembling with the strain, locking her feet into semi-secur…

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A place where you can safely put your feet, esp. when climbing

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She searched desperately for a foothold in the steep rock., in buying their business, the company g…

noun

A strong first position in a market, industry, etc. from which further progress can be made

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Give sth a foothold (in sth) the merger gives the company a stronger presence in asia and a foothol…

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A place such as a hole in a rock where you can put your foot safely when climbing

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A strong first position from which further progress can be made

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Gain a foothold we are still trying to gain a foothold in the japanese market., get a foothold havi…