foothold
noun
foot·hold
| \ ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld
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Definition of foothold
1
: a hold for the feet : footing
2
: a position usable as a base for further advance
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Examples of foothold in a Sentence
The army gained a foothold on the island.
The company has secured a foothold in the market.
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That really was her last chance to gain a foothold. — Ravi Ubha, CNN, "Serena Williams gets milestone win, reaches 10th US Open final," 6 Sep. 2019 The idea has become a hot topic as more progressive economic policies have continued to gain a foothold in the mainstream discourse. — Teen Vogue, "What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)?," 20 Aug. 2019 If the Houthis win the civil war and consolidate control over all or part of Yemen, Iran would gain a foothold on the Arabian Peninsula. — Will Hurd, WSJ, "Congress Emboldens Iran in the Name of Peace in Yemen," 25 June 2019 But even in this unlikely place, modern payment methods are gaining a foothold. — The Economist, "Indians are switching to digital payments in droves," 6 June 2019 The opposition's territorial foothold in neighboring Hama province dates back to the earliest days of the eight-year-long conflict. — NBC News, "Militants pull out of key town in Idlib as Russian-backed Syrian troops press on," 20 Aug. 2019 Mr Putin seems determined to deny his critics even a foothold on Russia’s electoral ladder. — The Economist, "Protests in Moscow show that Putin’s critics are getting stronger," 15 Aug. 2019 And in the years before the track opened, two notorious gangs, the Bloods and the Crips, both gained footholds in South Los Angeles. — Los Angeles Times, "Man and myth, Part II: A return to Brotherhood Raceway, and Big Willie Robinson’s legacy," 8 Aug. 2019 His knowledge and sales savvy techniques enabled many small boutique growers of exceptional plants to gain a foothold and a wider audience. — Frederick N. Rasmussen, baltimoresun.com, "John C. ‘Jack’ Lowry, a nurseryman who co-owned Lowry & Co. with his wife, dies," 5 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'foothold.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for foothold
foothold
noun
English Language Learners Definition of foothold
: a place where your foot may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc.
: a position that makes it possible to begin an activity or effort
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foothold
noun
foot·hold
| \ ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld
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Kids Definition of foothold
: a place where the foot may be put (as for climbing)
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