inroad
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in·road
(ĭn′rōd′)n.
1. An advance, especially at another's expense; an encroachment: "She had made few inroads in convincing the committee to explore the issue without prejudice" (Mary V. Dearborn).
2. A reduction or diminishment, especially by encroachment: "The inroads on free time made by television and computers have also badly affected the vitality of civil society" (Kenneth Minogue).
3. A hostile invasion; a raid.
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inroad
(ˈɪnˌrəʊd)n
1. an invasion or hostile attack; raid or incursion
2. an encroachment or intrusion
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in•road
(ˈɪnˌroʊd)n.
1. an advance, usu. beyond proper or established limits: Inflation is making inroads on our savings.
2. a sudden hostile incursion; raid; foray.
[1540–50]
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Noun | 1. | inroad - an encroachment or intrusion; "they made inroads in the United States market" usurpation, encroachment, trespass, violation, intrusion - entry to another's property without right or permission |
2. | inroad - an invasion or hostile attack invasion - the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder |
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inroad
nounmake inroads upon or into something make advances into, make forays into, make raids on, make encroachments into TV has made great inroads into cinema.
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