How to Pronounce "make inroads into"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɪnˌɹoʊdz/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
MAYK IN-rohdz IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɪnɹəʊdz/ /ˈɪntʊ
MAYK IN-rohdz IN-tuh
Definition
To begin to have an effect, influence, or success in a new area, market, or field, often gradually.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɪnˌɹoʊdz/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɪnɹəʊdz/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK IN-rohdz IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
UK
MAYK IN-rohdz IN-tuh
Listen in Context
Many tech companies are trying to make inroads into the healthcare industry.
The brand slowly began to make inroads into international markets.
Online education has started to make inroads into traditional classrooms.
Small businesses are finally starting to make inroads into sectors once dominated by large corporations.