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How to sign: an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
"an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar";
Similiar / Same: bridgehead
Categories: combat area, combat zone
Within this category: airhead, beachhead
How to sign: an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
"the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market";
Similiar / Same: beachhead
Categories: accomplishment, achievement
