foothold

UKfuthould US'fu:t'həuld

معنی فارسی

جا پا زيرپايي جاي ثابت

/-hōld´/n.

● (مثلا در کوه‌نوردی) جای پا گذاری، جاپا، قدمگاه، گامگاه

● (مجازی) جای پای محکم و مطمئن، پایگاه

to establish a foothold

جای پا باز کردن

the guerrillas gained a firm foothold in the slums

چریک‌ها در محله‌های فقیرنشین جای پای محکمی باز کردند.

noun

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”
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”
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

noun
Footing, place to stand on.