What does toehold mean?
Definitions for toehold
toe·hold
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Princeton's WordNet
toeholdnoun
a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
"American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"; "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
toeholdnoun
a small foothold used in climbing
toeholdnoun
a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
Wiktionary
toeholdnoun
A foothold small enough to support just the toe.
toeholdnoun
Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress.
Wikipedia
Toehold
In climbing, a support for the toe of the foot, to aid in ascent Metaphorically, any small step which allows one to move toward a greater goal In grappling, a type of ankle lock.
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toehold
A toehold is a small initial advantage or position that allows further progress or development. The term is often used in the context of business, particularly in reference to a company acquiring a small portion of shares in another company which gives them an opportunity to take it over in the future. In a broader sense, a toehold can refer to any small initial position that can be expanded or exploited later.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of toehold in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of toehold in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- punto de apoyoSpanish
- priseFrench
- pegadaPortuguese
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