foothold

It isn't easy to get a foothold as an actor.

the company is attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market.

I hope the textbook will provide a foothold for students of the subject.

He found a secure foothold and pulled himself up.

Climbers can strap sharp nails on to help get a foothold on a slippery slope.

It had its heyday and still enjoys certain popularity.American agrarianism has found a foothold in contemporary economy and working mode and has become a philosophy of tomorrow.