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foot·hold
(fo͝ot′hōld′)n.
1. A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing.
2. A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement.
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foothold
(ˈfʊtˌhəʊld)n
1. a ledge, hollow, or other place affording a secure grip for the foot, as during climbing
2. a secure position from which further progress may be made: a foothold for a successful career.
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foot•hold
(ˈfʊtˌhoʊld)n.
1. a place or support for the feet; a place where a person may stand or walk securely.
2. a secure position, esp. a firm basis for further progress or development.
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| Noun | 1. | foothold - 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" combat area, combat zone - a military area where combat forces operate airhead - a bridgehead seized by airborne troops beachhead - a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation; "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead" |
| 2. | foothold - a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing support - any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf" toehold - a small foothold used in climbing | |
| 3. | foothold - 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" accomplishment, achievement - the action of accomplishing something |
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foothold
noun
1. basis, standing, base, position, foundation Companies must establish a firm foothold in Europe.
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Translations
مَوْطئ قَدَم
opora na nohu
fodfæste
talpalatnyi hely
fótfesta
opora na nohu
ayak basacak yer
foothold
[ˈfʊthəʊld] N → asidero m, punto m de apoyo (para el pie)to gain a foothold (fig) → lograr establecerse
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foothold
[ˈfʊtˌhəʊld] n → punto d'appoggioto gain a foothold (fig) (idea, movement) → prendere piede; (newcomer) → farsi accettare
to gain a foothold in a market (Comm) → imporsi sul mercato
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foot
(fut) – plural feet (fiːt) – noun1. the part of the leg on which a person or animal stands or walks. My feet are very sore from walking so far.
2. the lower part of anything. at the foot of the hill.
3. (plural often foot ; often abbreviated to ft when written) a measure of length equal to twelve inches (30.48 cm). He is five feet/foot six inches tall; a four-foot wall.
ˈfooting noun1. balance. It was difficult to keep his footing on the narrow path.
2. foundation. The business is now on a firm footing.
ˈfootball noun1. a game played by kicking a large ball. The children played football; (also adjective) a football fan.
2. the ball used in this game.
ˈfoothill noun a small hill at the foot of a mountain. the foothills of the Alps.
ˈfoothold noun a place to put one's feet when climbing. to find footholds on the slippery rock.
ˈfootlight noun (in a theatre) a light which shines on the actors etc from the front of the stage.
ˈfootman – plural ˈfootmen – noun a male servant wearing a uniform. The footman opened the door.
ˈfootmark noun a footprint. He left dirty footmarks.
ˈfootnote noun a note at the bottom of a page. The footnotes referred to other chapters of the book.
ˈfootpath noun a path or way for walking, not for cars, bicycles etc. You can go by the footpath.
ˈfootprint noun the mark or impression of a foot. She followed his footprints through the snow.
ˈfootsore adjective with painful feet from too much walking. He arrived, tired and footsore.
ˈfootstep noun the sound of a foot. She heard his footsteps on the stairs.
ˈfootwear noun boots, shoes, slippers etc. He always buys expensive footwear.
follow in someone's footsteps to do the same as someone has done before one. When he joined the police force he was following in his father's footsteps.
foot the bill to be the person who pays the bill.
on foot walking. She arrived at the house on foot.
put one's foot down to be firm about something. I put my foot down and refused.
put one's foot in it to say or do something stupid. I really put my foot in it when I asked about his wife – she had just run away with his friend!
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