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, intrench [ɪnˈtrɛntʃ]

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

entrenched , intrenched adj

entrencher , intrencher 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

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.

Translations

entrench [ɪnˈtrentʃ] VT

1. (= consolidate) → consolidar, afianzar
to entrench o.s. → consolidarse, afianzarse
to entrench o.s. in a position/an idea → atrincherarse en una posición/idea

2. (Mil) → atrincherar
to entrench o.s. → atrincherarse

entrench

vt (Mil) → eingraben, verschanzen