noun
- a significant advance or progress into something, especially in a way that reduces or weakens it
- a hostile invasion or raid into enemy territory
Usage: historical; military
Examples
- The company made significant inroads into the European market.
- Social media has made inroads into traditional advertising.
- The new technology is making inroads against established competitors.
- Rising costs have made serious inroads into our profits.
- The rebels launched inroads into government-controlled territory.
- Her innovative approach made inroads into solving the problem.
- Foreign brands are making inroads in the domestic market.