Meaning of the word "make inroads into" in English

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make inroads into

US /meɪk ˈɪnˌroʊdz ˈɪntuː/
UK /meɪk ˈɪnˌrəʊdz ˈɪntuː/
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Idiom

to start to have a significant effect on something, especially to make progress in an area that was previously difficult to enter or achieve success in

Example:
The new software is beginning to make inroads into the market dominated by older companies.
The charity is trying to make inroads into the problem of homelessness in the city.