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entrench

[ en-trench ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly:

    safely entrenched behind undeniable facts.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).


verb (used without object)

  1. to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon ):

    to entrench on the domain or rights of another.

entrench

/ ɪˈٰɛԳʃ /

verb

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰԳ, noun
  • ˈٰԳ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ··ٰԳ verb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of entrench1

First recorded in 1545–55; en- 1 + trench
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This reflects an entrenched cultural, moral and political belief that it is possible to retire with abundant savings — you just have to learn how to be strategic, budget wisely, save diligently and invest prudently.

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The results are indisputable: The U.S. has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the developed world, and it is worse in states with entrenched Republican majorities.

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In a strongly worded statement, the University of Sussex said the regulator had been determined to make an example of its case and "entrench an extreme libertarian free speech position".

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But many observers believe there's a danger of de-facto partition, with the two warring parties and their backers entrenching themselves in their zones of influence.

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As Trump’s administration aggressively restructures federal agencies, these changes will likely proceed without public input, further entrenching private sector dominance.

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