beachhead

• Nom désignant une position établie sur un rivage ennemi à la suite d'un assaut amphibie, ou, par extension, un premier succès qui sert de base à une progression ultérieure.

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.

   Tête de pont (sur une plage)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbridgeheadfootholdlodgement

2. Initial successC2formal

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

   Premier succès, point d'appui initial

   • 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.

   Synonymesbreakthroughfirst stepfootholdinroadopeningspringboardstarting pointtoehold

   Antonymesdefeatfailurelossregressionsetback