inroad (ˈɪnˌrəʊd
)
Definitions
noun
- an invasion or hostile attack; raid or incursion
- an encroachment or intrusion
Synonyms
View thesaurus entry= make advances into make forays into make raids on make encroachments into encroach upon
Usage examples
The objective: use this inroad into ITC's governing structure to gain greater management influence.
Business Today (1996)It's not the first inroad Rice has made into America - he appeared on the David Letterman show earlier this year.
Sun, News of the World (2004)