beachhead Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
   
   • the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead
2. noun an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
   foothold.
   
   • 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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