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Meanings of foothold in английском

португальский
cabeça de ponte
каталонский
cap de platja

An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies.

cabeça de ponte

A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing.

Synonyms
Examples for "footing"
Examples for "footing"
1
We will settle our accounts before beginning business on the new footing.
Burning up
2
No, no; he almost lost footing and fell over in the attempt.
The Great Taboo
3
It would put the economy on a war footing, and raise arms.
The Guardian
4
My job is to talk you into footing the bill every time.
Internecine
5
Positive labor news provided a firm footing for stocks to gain ground.
Wired

An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments.

Usage of foothold in английском
1
Fosun said its investment would help it secure a foothold in Europe.
Reuters
2
Creating a foothold in these areas would lead to wider national interest.
The Guardian
3
POLAND: Huawei has a strong foothold in Poland but remains under scrutiny.
Reuters
4
Since Gaddafi's departure, Islamic State has gained a foothold in the country.
The Guardian
5
She could not quite tell if any foothold had yet been gained.
Stonewielder
6
Regaining a foothold was one thing but maintaining it proved quite another.
The Guardian
7
Bapcor wants Hellaby's automotive business to get a foothold in New Zealand.
Radio NZ
8
Yet it retains a foothold in the minds of a significant minority.
The Guardian
9
Fathers and mothers groped for a foothold as they bore their young.
Wizardborn
10
If there's a good high foothold, rock up onto it at speed.
Rock and Ice Magazine
11
The foreigners may gain foothold in California while its real owners quarrel.
The Little Lady of Lagunitas: A Franco-Californian Romance
12
It was proof that men had established another foothold on the Moon.
2001. A Space Odyssey
13
Its 15-year foothold in Asia makes it an attractive buy, sources said.
Reuters
14
Not going to be easy to gain a foothold of rapport here.
A singular man
15
In Google, Walmart gains a foothold in the voice-enabled future of commerce.
Wired
16
War got its foothold long before women launched their drive for equality.
The new yorker
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Translations for foothold
португальский
cabeça de ponte
каталонский
cap de platjacap de pont
Foothold through the time
Foothold across language varieties
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Common