traction

1. (uncountable, usually)The act of pulling something along a surface using motive power.

2. (uncountable, usually)The condition of being so pulled.

3. (uncountable, usually)Grip.

4. (uncountable, usually)The pulling power of an engine or animal.

5. (uncountable, usually)The adhesive friction of a wheel etc on a surface.

   the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

6. (uncountable, usually)Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.

   I could not get any traction in trying to push through the legislation.

7. Progress in or momentum toward achieving a goal, especially in gaining support, recognition, or popularity.

   (uncountable, usually)The extent of adoption of a new product or service, typically measured in number of customers or level of revenue achieved.

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8. (uncountable, usually)Popular support.

9. (uncountable, usually)Scholarly interest and research.

10. (uncountable, usually)A mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb.

11. (uncountable, usually)Collectively, the locomotives of a railroad, especially electric locomotives.

12. (obsolete, uncountable, usually)A traction engine.

1. Sami started gaining a little bit of traction on social media.

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2. Many people do not give the cause much chance of gaining traction, while others are openly dismissive of the idea.

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3. Is the Algerian dinar gaining traction?

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4. The idea of leaving the Algerian state isn't getting any traction in Kabylie.

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5. Environmental arguments for zero-emission wind and solar power don’t get much traction in Wyoming.

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