encroach

verb

en·croach in-ˈkrōch How to pronounce encroach (audio)

en-

encroached; encroaching; encroaches

intransitive verb

: to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another

: to advance beyond the usual or proper limits

the gradually encroaching sea

encroacher noun

encroachment

in-ˈkrōch-mənt How to pronounce encroach (audio)

noun

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The history behind encroach is likely to hook you in. The word derives from the Middle English encrochen, which means "to get or seize." The Anglo-French predecessor of encrochen is encrocher, which was formed by combining the prefix en- ("in") with the noun croche ("hook"). Croche also gave us our word crochet, in reference to the hooked needle used in that craft. Encroach carries the meaning of "intrude," both in terms of privilege or property. The word can also hop over legal barriers to describe a general advancement beyond desirable or normal limits (such as a hurricane that encroaches on the mainland).

Example Sentences

The suburbs encroach further into the rural areas each year. each year the sea continues to encroach upon the island's beaches

Recent Examples on the Web In response to Pelosi’s arrival, the Chinese military announced four days of intensive military exercises around the island (beginning Thursday, after her departure), which may encroach on its territorial waters.

Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2022 The area has long been racked with conflict between Indigenous groups and poachers who encroach on their reservations.

New York Times, 1 July 2022 Some lake fish prefer living in colder, deeper waters, so a warming lake could encroach on their habitats.

Doug Johnson, Ars Technica, 25 July 2022 In most cases, new buildings cannot encroach into this zone and must be located at least 30 feet from the hillside.

Brett Milligan, The Conversation, 13 July 2022 Darkness was beginning to encroach upon Petco Park on Sunday afternoon when Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was given a choice by the home plate umpire.

Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2022 Tom has to encroach on a family rival’s estate to uncover clues to find his father before also venturing into a mine with Zenzi to unearth a capsule piece.

Hau Chu, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Locations are scouted that reflect where both animal life existed and where humans now encroach.

Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Concerned that China’s strict zero-COVID-19 controls will further encroach on basic freedoms and lead to economic and social stagnation, Carol and many of her peers are exploring contingency plans to move overseas.

Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2022 See More

单词	encroaching
释义	encroach verb en·croach in-ˈkrōch en- encroached; encroaching; encroaches intransitive verb 1 : to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another 2 : to advance beyond the usual or proper limits the gradually encroaching sea encroacher noun encroachment in-ˈkrōch-mənt en noun Did you know? The history behind encroach is likely to hook you in. The word derives from the Middle English encrochen, which means "to get or seize." The Anglo-French predecessor of encrochen is encrocher, which was formed by combining the prefix en- ("in") with the noun croche ("hook"). Croche also gave us our word crochet, in reference to the hooked needle used in that craft. Encroach carries the meaning of "intrude," both in terms of privilege or property. The word can also hop over legal barriers to describe a general advancement beyond desirable or normal limits (such as a hurricane that encroaches on the mainland). Synonyms creep inch worm See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The suburbs encroach further into the rural areas each year. each year the sea continues to encroach upon the island's beaches Recent Examples on the Web In response to Pelosi’s arrival, the Chinese military announced four days of intensive military exercises around the island (beginning Thursday, after her departure), which may encroach on its territorial waters. Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2022 The area has long been racked with conflict between Indigenous groups and poachers who encroach on their reservations. New York Times, 1 July 2022 Some lake fish prefer living in colder, deeper waters, so a warming lake could encroach on their habitats. Doug Johnson, Ars Technica, 25 July 2022 In most cases, new buildings cannot encroach into this zone and must be located at least 30 feet from the hillside. Brett Milligan, The Conversation, 13 July 2022 Darkness was beginning to encroach upon Petco Park on Sunday afternoon when Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was given a choice by the home plate umpire. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2022 Tom has to encroach on a family rival’s estate to uncover clues to find his father before also venturing into a mine with Zenzi to unearth a capsule piece. Hau Chu, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Locations are scouted that reflect where both animal life existed and where humans now encroach. Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Concerned that China’s strict zero-COVID-19 controls will further encroach on basic freedoms and lead to economic and social stagnation, Carol and many of her peers are exploring contingency plans to move overseas. Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English encrochen to get, seize, from Anglo-French encrocher, from en- + croc, croche hook — more at crochet First Known Use 1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition encroach verb en·croach in-ˈkrōch encroached; encroaching 1 : to take over the rights or property of another little by little or in secret The prince encroached on the king's authority. 2 : to go beyond the usual or proper limits Cities have encroached upon wildlife habitats. Legal Definition encroach intransitive verb en·croach in-ˈkrōch : to enter especially gradually or stealthily into the possessions or rights of another encroaches on an adjoining property History and Etymology for encroach Anglo-French encrocher, probably alteration of acrocher to catch hold of, seize, usurp, from Old French, from a-, prefix stressing goal + croc hook encroaching verb present participle of encroach as in creeping to advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits each year the sea continues to encroach upon the island's beaches Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance creeping invading snaking inching intruding impinging sneaking worming entrenching overreaching infringing overrunning overshooting overstepping intrenching overpassing
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encroach

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