noun
- a place where a person can place their foot securely when climbing
- a secure position from which further progress may be made
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The rock climber searched for a foothold on the cliff face.
- She found a narrow foothold and pulled herself up.
- The company gained a foothold in the Asian market.
- This internship will give you a foothold in the industry.
- The rebels established a foothold in the northern territory.
- He used his connections to get a foothold in politics.