bridge·head 
/ˈbrɪʤˌhɛd/ noun
plural bridge·heads /ˈbrɪʤˌhɛd/ noun [count] : an area near the end of a bridge that is controlled by an army ; also : any area that an army takes from an enemy and from which it can move forward to make an attack — sometimes used figuratively ▪ The company views the project as a bridgehead into the Asian market.
