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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•trench /ɛnˈtrɛntʃ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to place in a position of strength;
establish firmly:The yearly marathon was firmly entrenched in the city.
en•trench•ment, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•trench (en trench′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to place in a position of strength;
establish firmly or solidly:safely entrenched behind undeniable facts. - Militaryto dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
v.i. - to encroach;
trespass;
infringe (usually fol. by on or upon):to entrench on the domain or rights of another.
Also, intrench. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged settle, ensconce, set, implant, embed.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: entrench, intrench /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/ vb - (transitive) to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it
- (transitive) to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change
- (intr; followed by on or upon) to trespass or encroach; infringe
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