English noun: inroad | |||
| 1. | inroad (act) an encroachment or intrusion | ||
| Samples | They made inroads in the United States market. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | encroachment, intrusion, trespass, usurpation, violation | ||
| 2. | inroad (act) an invasion or hostile attack | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | invasion | ||