Toehold: meaning, definitions and examples

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toehold

 

[ หˆtษ™สŠhษ™สŠld ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial market

A toehold is a small but significant stake in a company, usually less than 5% of the total shares outstanding. It is often used as a strategic position to gain influence or control over the company.

Synonyms

interest, ownership, stake

Examples of usage

  • A hedge fund acquired a toehold in the company to push for changes in management.
  • The toehold investment allowed the activist investor to have a say in the company's decision-making process.
Context #2 | Noun

climbing

In climbing, a toehold refers to a small indentation or protrusion on a rock or wall that a climber can use to support their weight. It is essential for maintaining balance and making progress.

Synonyms

foothold, grip, step

Examples of usage

  • The climber found a secure toehold and began to ascend the steep cliff.
  • She carefully searched for a stable toehold before making the next move.

Translations

Translations of the word "toehold" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ponto de apoio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐ เคœเคฎเคพเคจเฅ‡ เค•เฅ€ เคœเค—เคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trittbrett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pegangan kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั‡ะบะฐ ะพะฟะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ punkt oparcia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณๅ ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท point d'appui

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ punto de apoyo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dayanak noktasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœํŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุทุฆ ู‚ุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opฤ›rnรฝ bod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opornรฝ bod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆ’‘็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oporna toฤka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั€ะตะบ ะฝาฏะบั‚ะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒงแƒ แƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dayaq nรถqtษ™si

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ punto de apoyo

Word origin

The term 'toehold' originated in the 19th century, combining 'toe' (referring to the front part of the foot) and 'hold' (indicating a grip or support). It initially had literal meanings related to footholds and grips in physical activities like climbing. Over time, the term evolved to have metaphorical applications in various contexts, such as finance and business.

See also: toe, toenail.