inroad

[in-rohd]

noun

1. a damaging or serious encroachment.

   inroads on our savings.

2. a sudden hostile or predatory incursion; raid; foray.

inroad

/ ˈɪnˌrəʊd /

noun

1. an invasion or hostile attack; raid or incursion

2. an encroachment or intrusion

Word History and Origins

Origin of inroad¹

First recorded in 1540–50; in- ¹ + road

Example Sentences

I would be actually scared of AI making increasing inroads into an investor’s life.

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In recent years, Chung pushed the Korean carmaker founded by his grandfather to make deeper inroads with American consumers.

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England have the forward grunt to make similar inroads.

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In a message to staff shared by the company, chief executive Sebastian Siemiatkowski said the moment would provide "fuel" to the company as it seeks to make similar inroads in other markets.

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She said she saw those arguments making inroads, especially as economic costs of raids like the one in Georgia become evident.

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Related Words

• encroachment 
• incursion