foothold

• Nom désignant un appui solide ou un endroit où poser le pied, utilisé au sens propre en escalade ou au sens figuré pour une position stable permettant de progresser.

A noun referring to a secure position or place where a foot can be placed, often used literally in climbing or figuratively to mean a secure position from which progress can be made.

1. Secure position for footB1formal

   A place where one can safely put their foot to support themselves while climbing or walking on a steep surface.

   Prise d'appui pour le pied

   • The climber searched for a secure foothold on the rock face.
   • He lost his foothold and slipped down the muddy slope.
   • She found a small foothold in the crevice to steady herself.

   Synonymesfootingholdpurchasesupporttoehold

2. Established positionB2formal

   A secure position from which further progress can be made, especially in a competitive or challenging situation.

   position établie

   • The company gained a foothold in the Asian market.
   • He used his connections to get a foothold in the industry.
   • The new political party is trying to establish a foothold in the region.

   Synonymesbasebeachheadfootingholdpositionpurchasetoehold