Inroadnoun
An advance into enemy territory, an incursion, an attempted invasion.
Inroadnoun
Progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem.
Inroadverb
To make an inroad into.
Inroadnoun
The entrance of an enemy into a country with purposes of hostility; a sudden or desultory incursion or invasion; raid; encroachment.
Inroadverb
To make an inroad into; to invade.
Inroadnoun
an encroachment or intrusion;
Inroadnoun
an invasion or hostile attack
Inroadsnoun
The beginnings of progress; penetration of a problem; initial steps.