beachhead

• Substantiv, das eine Stellung am feindlichen Ufer bezeichnet, die durch eine amphibische Landungsoperation errichtet wurde, oder im weiteren Sinne einen ersten Erfolg, der die Grundlage für weiteres Vordringen schafft.

A noun referring to a position on an enemy shore established by an amphibious assault, or more broadly, an initial success that creates an opportunity for further progress.

1. Military positionC1formal

   A fortified position established on a beach by invading forces, serving as a base for further operations.

   Brückenkopf

   • The marines successfully established a beachhead under heavy fire.
   • Securing a beachhead was the first objective of the amphibious assault.
   • Supplies were rushed to the beachhead to support the advancing troops.

   Synonymebridgeheadfootholdlodgement

2. Initial successC2formal

   An initial achievement or foothold that creates an opportunity for further progress or development.

   Brückenkopf

   • The startup's first major contract served as a beachhead in the competitive market.
   • Winning the local election was a beachhead for the party's national campaign.
   • The research breakthrough provided a beachhead for new medical treatments.

   Synonymebreakthroughfirst stepfootholdinroadopeningspringboardstarting pointtoehold

   Antonymedefeatfailurelossregressionsetback