ENCROACH


Meaning of ENCROACH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnˈkrəutʃ ]

v.intr. 1 (foll. by on, upon) intrude, esp. on another's territory or rights. 2 advance gradually beyond due limits. øøencroacher n. encroachment n. [ME f. OF encrochier (as EN-(1), crochier f. croc hook: see CROOK)]

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