transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈkrōch, en- ]
intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English encrochen to get, seize, from Anglo-French encrocher, from en- + croc, croche hook — more at crochet
Date: 1528
1. : to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
2. : to advance beyond the usual or proper limits
the gradually encroach ing sea
Synonyms: see trespass
• en·croach·er noun
• en·croach·ment -ˈkrōch-mənt noun