Inroad

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌroʊd/

Inroad (noun)

  1. a successful step forward in a new area or activity
  2. a sudden attack or invasion into a place

Examples

  • The company made significant inroads into the new market.
  • Researchers are making inroads in cancer treatment.

Common collocations: make inroads, significant inroads, launch an inroad, repel an inroad

Synonyms of Inroad

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Inroad

  • — opposite of advance or incursion
  • — opposite of entry or penetration