INCURSION


Meaning of INCURSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪnkɜ:(r)ʃ(ə)n, -ʒ(ə)n ]

( incursions)

1.

If there is an incursion into a country, enemy soldiers suddenly enter it. ( FORMAL )

...armed incursions into border areas by rebel forces.

N-COUNT : oft N into n

2.

If someone or something enters an area where you would not expect them to be, or where they have not been found before, you can call this an incursion , especially when you disapprove of their presence. ( FORMAL )

...her disastrous incursion into the property market.

N-COUNT : oft N of n

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