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entrench

verb
/ɪnˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/UK/ɛnˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/US/ɪnˈtɹɪnt͡ʃ/

Etymology

From en- + trench. First attested in the 1550s.

  1. derived from trenche
  2. prefixed as entrench — “en + trench”

Definitions

  1. To cut in

    To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.

    • It was this very sword entrenched it.
    • His face Deep scars of thunder had entrenched.

  2. To become completely absorbed in and fully accept one's beliefs, even in the face of…

    To become completely absorbed in and fully accept one's beliefs, even in the face of evidence against it and refusing to be reasoned with.

  3. To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.

    • Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. To invade

      To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA