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en·trench
(ĕn-trĕnch′) also in·trench (ĭn-)v. en·trenched, en·trench·ing, en·trench·es also in·trenched or in·trench·ing or in·trench·es
v.tr.
1. To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending.
2. To fix firmly or securely: "Today managed care plans are entrenched in the economy, enrolling 61 percent of the population" (Peter T. Kilborn).
v.intr.
1. To dig or occupy a trench.
2. To encroach, infringe, or trespass.
en·trench′ment n.
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entrench
(ɪnˈtrɛntʃ) orintrench
vb
1. (Military) (tr) to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it
2. (tr) to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change
3. (intr; foll by on or upon) to trespass or encroach; infringe
enˈtrenched, inˈtrenched adj
enˈtrencher, inˈtrencher n
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en•trench
(ɛnˈtrɛntʃ)v.t.
1. to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly.
2. to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
v.i. 3. to encroach; trespass; infringe (usu. fol. by on or upon): to entrench on the rights of another.
[1545–55]
en•trench′ment, n.
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entrench
Past participle: entrenched
Gerund: entrenching
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| Verb | 1. | entrench - fix firmly or securely |
| 2. | entrench - impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains" take advantage, trespass - make excessive use of; "You are taking advantage of my good will!"; "She is trespassing upon my privacy" | |
| 3. | entrench - occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the night" |
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entrench
verb fix, set, establish, plant, seat, settle, root, install, lodge, anchor, implant, embed, dig in, ensconce, ingrain This policy is likely to entrench racial divisions and resentments.
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entrench
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Translations
entrench
[ɪnˈtrentʃ] VT1. (= consolidate) → consolidar, afianzar
to entrench o.s. → consolidarse, afianzarse
to entrench o.s. in a position/an idea → atrincherarse en una posición/idea
to entrench o.s. → consolidarse, afianzarse
to entrench o.s. in a position/an idea → atrincherarse en una posición/idea
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entrench
vt (Mil) → eingraben, verschanzen
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