carve out
phrasal verbPart ofcarve
carve out — phrasal verb
1. (separable) to create or obtain something, such as a career, role, or position,
1.phrasal verb
Definition
(separable) to create or obtain something, such as a career, role, or position, through hard work and initiative — overlapping with sense 3 but used more broadly for any role or position achieved through effort.
Example
Leila carved out a role for herself as the team's translator after learning three languages.
In the crowded tech market, the startup carved out a small but loyal customer base.