foothold

noun
UK: /ˈfʊt.həʊld/
US: /ˈfʊt.hoʊld/

  1. A place where you can put your foot safely while climbing.

    1. She found a foothold on the steep path, and continued to climb.
    2. The climber searched carefully for a secure foothold on the icy rock face.

  2. A position that makes it possible to achieve something further.

    1. The new product gave the company a foothold in the market.
    2. Gaining a foothold in the industry required hard work and persistent networking.

  3. An advantage that allows someone to become more successful.

    1. His connections gave him a foothold other candidates lacked.
    2. The internship provided a crucial foothold for her career advancement.

Synonyms

grip basis toehold beginning purchase start advantage stepping stone foothold

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "foothold" in English means: A place where you can put your foot safely while climbing., A position that makes it possible to achieve something further., An advantage that allows someone to become more successful..

The phonetic transcription of "foothold" is /ˈfʊt.həʊld/ in British English and /ˈfʊt.hoʊld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foothold": grip, basis, toehold, beginning, purchase, start, advantage, stepping stone, foothold.

Example usage of "foothold": "She found a foothold on the steep path, and continued to climb.". More examples on the page.