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Meaning of Foothold | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈfʊthoʊld

Definitions

  1. A solid grip with the feet.
  2. A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.
  3. Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.

Equivalents

العربية موطئ موطئ القدم
Bosanski потпора
Deutsch fester Stand Halt
Ελληνικά βάση
Français point d'appui
Hrvatski потпора
Bahasa Indonesia lantak tumpu
日本語 あしば 拠点 據點 足場
Português apoio para os pés
Српски потпора
Svenska fotfäste
Українська опора
Tiếng Việt chỗ đứng

Examples

“I’ve always looked for a secure foothold A secret formula that can free me from myself”
“Based on status report 16-C, it seems we're no closer to gaining a foothold in any sector. Without decent recon and greater intel on this enemy, I'm starting to think our efforts are futile. The risks involved and continued loss of resources and lives makes it hard to justify.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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