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
[ Syn: bridgehead ]
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
[ Syn: footing ]
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
[ Syn: beachhead ]