entrench

en·trench  (n-trnch) also in·trench (n-)

v. en·trenched also in·trenched, en·trench·ing also in·trench·ing, en·trench·es also 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.

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en·trenchment n.

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entrench

Verb

1. to fix or establish firmly: the habit had become entrenched

2. Mil to fortify (a position) by digging trenches around it

entrenchment n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	entrench - fix firmly or securely intrench fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
	2.	entrench - impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains" impinge, trench, encroach 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" dig in

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entrench or intrench

verb fix, set, establish, plant, seat, settle, root, install, lodge, anchor, implant, embed, dig in, ensconce, ingrain