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foothold
foot·hold F0237000 (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.foothold (ˈfʊtˌhəʊld) n1. a ledge, hollow, or other place affording a secure grip for the foot, as during climbing2. a secure position from which further progress may be made: a foothold for a successful career. 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. [1615–25] Thesaurus| 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"bridgeheadcombat area, combat zone - a military area where combat forces operateairhead - a bridgehead seized by airborne troopsbeachhead - 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 climbingfootingsupport - 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"beachheadaccomplishment, achievement - the action of accomplishing something |
footholdnoun1. basis, standing, base, position, foundation Companies must establish a firm foothold in Europe.2. toehold, hold, support, footing, grip He had a solid foothold on the rockface beneath him.Translationsfoot (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. 腳 脚2. the lower part of anything. at the foot of the hill. 最下部 最下部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. 英尺 英尺ˈfooting noun1. balance. It was difficult to keep his footing on the narrow path. 平衡 平衡2. foundation. The business is now on a firm footing. 基礎 基础ˈfootball noun1. a game played by kicking a large ball. The children played football; (also adjective) a football fan. 足球運動 足球运动2. the ball used in this game. 足球 足球ˈfoothill noun a small hill at the foot of a mountain. the foothills of the Alps. 山麓小丘 山麓小丘ˈfoothold noun a place to put one's feet when climbing. to find footholds on the slippery rock. 立足點 立足点ˈfootlight noun (in a theatre) a light which shines on the actors etc from the front of the stage. (舞臺上的)腳燈 （舞台上的）脚光 ˈfootman – plural ˈfootmen – noun a male servant wearing a uniform. The footman opened the door. 男僕 男仆ˈfootmark noun a footprint. He left dirty footmarks. 腳印 脚印ˈfootnote noun a note at the bottom of a page. The footnotes referred to other chapters of the book. 註腳 脚注（列在一页末了的附注） ˈfootpath noun a path or way for walking, not for cars, bicycles etc. You can go by the footpath. 人行道 人行道ˈfootprint noun the mark or impression of a foot. She followed his footprints through the snow. 腳印 脚印ˈfootsore adjective with painful feet from too much walking. He arrived, tired and footsore. 走到腳痠痛的 走痛了脚的ˈfootstep noun the sound of a foot. She heard his footsteps on the stairs. 腳步聲 脚步声ˈfootwear noun boots, shoes, slippers etc. He always buys expensive footwear. 鞋類 鞋类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. 步某人後塵 步某人后尘foot the bill to be the person who pays the bill. 付帳 付帐on foot walking. She arrived at the house on foot. 步行 步行put one's foot down to be firm about something. I put my foot down and refused. 堅決 坚决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! 說錯話，做錯事 说错话，做错事 foothold
footholdAn initial, stable position from which one can progress. Likened to the place where one can place their foot when climbing something. Taking a role on a soap opera has helped many aspiring actors get a foothold in the entertainment business.a foothold in (something)An initial, stable position from which one can progress in a particular industry or area. Likened to the place where one can place their foot when climbing something. Taking a role on a soap opera has helped many aspiring actors get a foothold in the entertainment business.See also: footholdget a footholdTo obtain an initial, stable position from which one can progress in a particular industry or area. Likened to the place where one can place their foot when climbing something. Taking a role on a soap opera has helped many aspiring actors get a foothold in the entertainment business.See also: foothold, gethave a footholdTo be in an initial, stable position from which one can progress in a particular industry or area. Likened to the place where one can place their foot when climbing something. Sure, I've appeared on a few TV shows, but I don't at all feel like I have a foothold in the entertainment business.See also: foothold, haveget a foothold in (something)To obtain an initial, stable position from which one can progress in a particular industry or area. Likened to the place where one can place their foot when climbing something. Taking a role on a soap opera has helped many aspiring actors get a foothold in the entertainment business.See also: foothold, gethave a foothold in (something)To be in an initial, stable position from which one can progress in a particular industry or area. Likened to the place where one can place their foot when climbing something. Sure, I've appeared on a few TV shows, but I don't at all feel like I have a foothold in the entertainment business.See also: foothold, havehelp (someone) get a foothold in (something)To help one obtain an initial, stable position from which one can progress in a particular industry or area. Taking a role on a soap opera has helped many aspiring actors get a foothold in the entertainment business. I bet my aunt could help you get a foothold in that company—she's the CEO's receptionist.See also: foothold, get, help*foothold (somewhere)Fig. an initial position of support; a starting point. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; help someone get ~.) It's difficult to get a foothold in the education market when schools are laying off teachers. Max's father helped him get a foothold in the textile industry.help someone get a foothold(somewhere) Go to a foothold (somewhere).See also: foothold, get, helpEncyclopediaSeefootFinancialSeeFootfoothold
Synonyms for footholdnoun basisSynonyms- basis
- standing
- base
- position
- foundation
noun toeholdSynonyms- toehold
- hold
- support
- footing
- grip
Synonyms for footholdnoun an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and suppliesSynonymsRelated Words- combat area
- combat zone
- airhead
- beachhead
noun a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbingSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developmentsSynonymsRelated Words- accomplishment
- achievement
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