beachhead

[US]/biːtʃhed/
[UK]/beɪtʃhɛd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A fortified position established on a beach or shore during an invasion or military operation.; A strategic foothold gained in an enemy territory, often achieved through a landing operation.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

establish a beachhead

gain a beachhead

lose the beachhead

a strategic beachhead

beachhead operation

secure the beachhead

from the beachhead

defend the beachhead

Example Sentences

the military established a beachhead for the invasion.

they secured a beachhead in the market with their new product.

after weeks of planning, the team finally reached the beachhead.

the company aims to create a beachhead in the asian market.

establishing a beachhead is crucial for the success of the operation.

they used the beachhead as a launching point for further advances.

the beachhead allowed them to bring in more supplies.

securing a beachhead requires careful strategy and execution.

they faced heavy resistance while trying to establish a beachhead.

once they secured the beachhead, they began to expand their territory.

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