inroad
pronunciation
How to pronounce inroad in British English:
UK [ˈɪnrəʊd]
How to pronounce inroad in American English:
US [ˈɪnroʊd]
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- Noun:
- an encroachment or intrusion
- an invasion or hostile attack
Word Origin
- inroad (n.)
- 1540s, "hostile incursion, raid, foray," from in- (2) "in;" second element is road in the obsolete sense of "riding;" related to raid. Related: Inroads.
Example
- 1. Johns hopkins researchers uncover potential inroad to diabetes treatment .
- 2. Aside from any potential " home field " advantage in the asia-pacific region , ryanair 's relationship could add an inroad and extend comac 's influence in the european market .
- 3. As well as acting as an inroad to a great economic hinterland , international financial centres provide a site where banks headquartered elsewhere can mediate transactions between companies and institutions also based externally elsewhere .
- 4. The armed patrols , which china hopes will begin by mid-december , would provide beijing a new strategic inroad into southeast asia at a time when distrust for china among smaller countries in the region is growing .