entrench
[ en-trench ]
/ ɛnˈtrɛntʃ /
verb (used with object)
to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts.
to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
verb (used without object)
to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to entrench on the domain or rights of another.
Also
intrench.
OTHER WORDS FROM entrench
re·en·trench, verb un·en·trenched, adjectiveWords nearby entrench
entreaty,
entrechat,
entrecôte,
entrelac,
entremets,
entrench,
entrenchment,
entrepreneur,
entrepôt,
entresol,
entropion
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British Dictionary definitions for entrenched
entrench
intrench
/ (ɪnˈtrɛntʃ) /
verb
(tr)
to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it
(tr)
to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change
(intr; foll by on or upon)
to trespass or encroach; infringe