transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnkroʊtʃ ]
( encroaches, encroaching, encroached)
1.
If one thing encroaches on another, the first thing spreads or becomes stronger, and slowly begins to restrict the power, range, or effectiveness of the second thing. ( FORMAL )
The new institutions do not encroach on political power...
The movie industry had chosen to ignore the encroaching competition of television.
VERB : V on/upon n , V-ing [ disapproval ]
2.
If something encroaches on a place, it spreads and takes over more and more of that place. ( FORMAL )
The rhododendrons encroached ever more on the twisting drive...
I turned into the dirt road and followed it through encroaching trees and bushes.
VERB : V on n , V-ing