Bridgehead

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd/

Bridgehead (noun)

  1. A secure area taken by troops to support further attacks or movements.
  2. A location used as a base for operations or activities.

Examples

  • The troops established a bridgehead across the river.
  • The project began from a bridgehead of initial research.

Common collocations: secure a bridgehead, defend a bridgehead, establish a bridgehead, launch from a bridgehead