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

"My role is to go looking for wickets, especially with the new ball, and hopefully make inroads into the opposition."

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This close relationship between the tours on either side of the Atlantic mutually strengthens their positions while Saudi Arabia-funded LIV tries to make inroads against the golfing establishment.

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The company’s focus on blasting follows material inroads carving off fertilizers businesses.

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But China is making inroads in midlevel chips and parts of the AI ecosystem, such as optical wiring, components, and other hardware.

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But he did reiterate his belief that the club will be making "inroads" for a permanent replacement in the upcoming international window.

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Related Words

• encroachment 
• incursion