Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊˌhoʊld/
noun a small foothold or grip for the toes, as in climbing
A1 I used the toehold to climb up the tree.
A2 The rock climber found a good toehold on the cliff.
B1 He struggled to find a secure toehold on the slippery slope.
B2 The company gained a toehold in the new market with their latest product.
C1 The political party established a toehold in the region by winning a key election.
C2 The successful merger gave the company a strong toehold in the global market.
verb None
A1 She tried to toehold on the slippery rock to avoid falling into the river.
A2 The baby toeholds onto the edge of the table as he learns to stand.
B1 The company managed to toehold a small portion of the market share with their new product.
B2 The team was able to toehold their lead in the final minutes of the game.
C1 The politician used his influence to toehold power in the face of opposition.
C2 The company strategically toeholds key assets in order to maintain their dominance in the industry.
adjective None
A1 She found a toehold on the slippery rock and managed to climb up.
A2 The new student struggled to find a toehold in the competitive academic environment.
B1 The company's innovative marketing strategy gave them a toehold in the industry.
B2 The young entrepreneur used her toehold in the market to expand her business.
C1 His toehold in the political arena allowed him to influence key decisions.
C2 The organization's strong financial position gave them a toehold in the global market.
adverb None
A1 She held onto the railing with a toehold as she climbed the stairs.
A2 The beginner hiker struggled to find a toehold on the steep mountain trail.
B1 The company is trying to gain a toehold in the international market.
B2 The new startup managed to establish a toehold in the competitive industry.
C1 The politician used his connections to secure a toehold in the government.
C2 The successful entrepreneur used her experience to gain a toehold in the global market.
pronoun None
A1 I used my toehold to climb up the tree.
A2 She grabbed onto the toehold and pulled herself up the cliff.
B1 The hiker struggled to find a good toehold on the steep rock face.
B2 With each step, he felt his toehold slipping on the icy slope.
C1 The experienced climber knew exactly where to place her toehold for maximum stability.
C2 The toehold on the rock was small, but he managed to secure his footing and continue his ascent.
preposition None
A1 I used a chair as a toehold to reach the top shelf.
A2 She grabbed onto the tree branch as a toehold to climb up the steep hill.
B1 The small ledge provided a toehold for the climber to rest before continuing the ascent.
B2 The new partnership with the local company gave us a toehold in the foreign market.
C1 The company's strong presence in the industry gave them a toehold for expansion into new markets.
C2 The successful acquisition of the competitor's technology provided a toehold for the company to dominate the market.
conjunction None
A1 I used a toehold to climb up the tree.
A2 She grabbed onto a toehold and pulled herself up the rock wall.
B1 The new evidence provided a toehold for further investigation into the case.
B2 The company's expansion into new markets gave them a toehold in the industry.
C1 His extensive network of contacts gave him a toehold in the world of finance.
C2 The groundbreaking research provided a toehold for the scientific community to explore new possibilities.
interjection None
A1 Toehold! I almost slipped on the wet floor.
A2 Toehold! Be careful on the rocky path.
B1 Toehold! Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.
B2 Toehold! Don't lose your balance on the narrow bridge.
C1 Toehold! The cliff edge is slippery, be cautious.
C2 Toehold! Secure your footing before climbing higher.
article None
A1 I used a toehold to climb up the tree.
A2 She struggled to find a toehold on the steep cliff.
B1 The new company was able to gain a toehold in the market with their innovative product.
B2 The political party needed a toehold in the region to expand their influence.
C1 The multinational corporation established a strong toehold in the emerging market.
C2 The artist's latest masterpiece gave her a toehold in the world of contemporary art.
formal The company was able to gain a toehold in the new market by forming strategic partnerships.
informal I finally got a toehold on the rock and was able to climb to the top.
slang She's just trying to get a toehold in the music industry, but it's tough.
figurative The team's early goal gave them a toehold in the match, allowing them to control the game.
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