toe-holds
Initial progress points
Toe-holds are small footholds or grips, literal or figurative.
A climber finds toe-holds on a rock face—narrow ledges just wide enough for the front of a foot.
Figuratively, a toe-hold is a minimal but secure position from which to advance: The company gained a toe-hold in the Asian market.
Also spelled as one word: toeholds.
Secure manual hold
- creviceNarrow opening in surface
- ledgeProjecting horizontal surface
- rock faceSteep exposed stone surface
- purchaseGoods obtained for payment
handhold · crack · scrambling · bouldering · ascent · cliff · pitch · crimps
Favorable position or circumstance
- entry pointWhere access begins
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- starting pointPlace of commencement
- opportunityFavorable circumstance for advancement
breakthrough · inroad · opening · position · foundation · progress · advancement · establishment
grip
Secure manual hold
- creviceNarrow opening in surface
- ledgeProjecting horizontal surface
- rock faceSteep exposed stone surface
purchase · handhold · crack · scrambling · bouldering · ascent · cliff · pitch · crimps · jugs
advantage
Favorable position or circumstance
- entry pointWhere access begins
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- starting pointPlace of commencement
opportunity · breakthrough · inroad · opening · position · foundation · progress · advancement · establishment · gaining ground
toe-holdssolid ground
Stable surface beneath
deep roots · bedrock · fortified positions · safe harbor · terra firma
toe-holdsstrongholds
Fortified places of strength
dominance · full control · market dominance · hegemony · monopolies
toe-holdsstrongholds
Fortified places of strength
footholds · strangleholds · firm footing · deep roots · full control