BEACHHEAD

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

Example:

they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market

Synonyms:

beachhead; foothold

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("beachhead" is a kind of...):

accomplishment; achievement (the action of accomplishing something)

Meaning:

A bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation

Example:

the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead

Classified under:

Nouns denoting spatial position

Hypernyms ("beachhead" is a kind of...):

bridgehead; foothold (an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies)