beachhead (n)
foothold (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
examples the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors
they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market
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Hypernym accomplishment, achievement
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Hyponym accomplishment, achievement

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