in
road
Plural
inroads
1
a gradual advance or penetration that weakens or reduces strength, influence, or effectiveness
- The company's aggressive marketing strategy made significant inroads into its competitor's market share.
- The rise of online streaming services has made considerable inroads into traditional television viewership.
- Environmental degradation has made alarming inroads into the health of our ecosystems.
- Technological advancements have made significant inroads into traditional manufacturing methods.
- The political party's policies have made notable inroads into addressing income inequality.
2
a sudden and often hostile invasion or raid into a territory or area
- The barbarian tribes made significant inroads into the kingdom's borders, pillaging villages along the way.
- The surprise attack by enemy forces caught the defenders off guard, resulting in swift inroads into their territory.
- The pirates made frequent inroads along the coastline, plundering merchant ships and coastal towns.
- The army's successful inroad into enemy territory forced them to retreat and regroup.
- The rebels launched a series of daring inroads into government-controlled areas, disrupting supply lines and communications.
3
a success that is achieved, particularly as a result of destroying or reducing the success of another thing