Toehold
noun
A small hold for the toe when climbing or a small level of advantage in a situation.
The climber found a secure toehold on the rocky surface.
Often appears as...
- secure toehold
- gain a toehold
Usage tips
Neutral
climbing, advantage, position
noun
A strategic position in a market that allows for further growth or expansion.
The company secured a toehold in the lucrative tech market.
Often appears as...
- secure a toehold
- establish a toehold
Usage tips
Formal
market entry, business strategy, growth
noun
A small hold for the toe when climbing or a small level of advantage in a situation.
The climber found a secure toehold on the rocky surface.
Often appears as...
- secure toehold
- gain a toehold
Usage tips
Neutral
climbing, advantage, position
noun
A strategic position in a market that allows for further growth or expansion.
The company secured a toehold in the lucrative tech market.
Often appears as...
- secure a toehold
- establish a toehold
Usage tips
Formal
market entry, business strategy, growth
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literal
In climbing, a toehold is a small part of the rock where one can rest their toes.
She used the toehold to climb higher.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical
Toehold can describe small victories in negotiation.
He gained a toehold in the discussion by presenting his ideas first.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional
Having a toehold can give you confidence to proceed.
Her small success gave her the toehold she needed.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal
In climbing, a toehold is a small part of the rock where one can rest their toes.
She used the toehold to climb higher.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical
Toehold can describe small victories in negotiation.
He gained a toehold in the discussion by presenting his ideas first.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional
Having a toehold can give you confidence to proceed.
Her small success gave her the toehold she needed.
Pro Tip 1/3Literal
In climbing, a toehold is a small part of the rock where one can rest their toes.
She used the toehold to climb higher.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical
Toehold can describe small victories in negotiation.
He gained a toehold in the discussion by presenting his ideas first.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional
Having a toehold can give you confidence to proceed.
Her small success gave her the toehold she needed.
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