新公司在市场上站稳脚跟后，逐渐扩大了业务范围。

After gaining a ___toe-hold in the market, the new company gradually expanded its business.

这款应用在年轻用户中获得了初步立足点，为后续扩张打下了基础。

The app gained a ___toe-hold among young users, laying the foundation for future expansion.