Foothold
21foothold — n. support for the feet, firm surface on which to stand or walk; secure position for further advancement …
22foothold — n. Footing, place to stand on …
23foothold — n place to stand on, Gk. pou sto. footing, standing, purchase; base, foundation, support; grip, hold, toehold; vantage, position, bridgehead, beachhead …
24foothold — [ˈfʊtˌhəʊld] noun [C] 1) a place on a surface where you can put your foot to support yourself when climbing 2) a position from which you can improve your status or become more successful …
25foothold — foot•hold [[t]ˈfʊtˌhoʊld[/t]] 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 • Etymology: 1615–25 …
26foothold — A beginning, a start …
27foothold — n. 1 a place, esp. in climbing, where a foot can be supported securely. 2 a secure initial position or advantage …
28get a foothold — If you get a foothold somewhere, you secure a position for yourself in a business, profession or organisation. The contract got the firm a foothold in the local administration …
29establishing a foothold — creating a base, getting a start, getting one s foot in the door …
30gained a foothold — found a surface to stand on; made a place for himself …