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noun (n)

• an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

  kawasan di wilayah musuh yang telah ditangkap dan diadakan lagi menunggu pasukan dan bekalan

  Example:
  The only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar.
  

  Synonym:
  bridgehead
  

  source: wordnet30
• a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

  tempat menyediakan sokongan untuk hukuman kaki di berdiri atau mendaki

  Synonym:
  footing
  

  source: wordnet30
• an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

  sebuah awal prestasi yang membuka jalan bagi perkembangan selanjutnya

  Example:
  They are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market.
  

  Synonym:
  beachhead
  

  source: wordnet30
• A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may tread or rest securely; footing.

  tahanan dengan kaki; berdiri teguh; itu di mana yang boleh menjejak atau istirahat securely; kedudukan.

  source: webster1913