English Explanatory Dictionary

inroad

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion.
  2. Often followed by in, into, or on: initial progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem.
verb
  1. To make advances or incursions.
  2. To make an inroad into (something).
name
  1. A barangay of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪnɹəʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-inroad.wav /ˈɪnˌɹoʊd/ En-us-inroad.oga

Word forms

inroad inroads inroading inroaded

Etymology

The noun is derived from in + road (“(obsolete) act of riding on horseback; hostile ride against a particular area, raid”). The verb is derived from the noun.

Synonyms

foray inbreak inbreaking infall raid invade

Related words

make headway
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