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entrench
verb en·trench \in-ˈtrench, en-\
: to place (someone or something) in a very strong position that cannot easily be changed
Full Definition of ENTRENCH
transitive verb
1
a : to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense b : to place (oneself) in a strong defensive position c : to establish solidly <entrenched themselves in the business>
2
: to cut into : furrow; specifically : to erode downward so as to form a trench
intransitive verb
1
: to dig or occupy a trench for defensive purposes
2
: to enter upon or take over something unfairly, improperly, or unlawfully : encroach —used with on or upon
— en·trench·ment \-mənt\ noun
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Variants of ENTRENCH
en·trench also in·trench \in-\
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First Known Use of ENTRENCH
1548
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