Synonyms of beachhead

Noun

1. beachhead, bridgehead, foothold

usage: a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation; "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead"

2. beachhead, foothold, accomplishment, achievement

usage: an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"

Definition and meaning of beachhead (Dictionary)