ENTRENCH


Meaning of ENTRENCH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈtrench, en- ]

verb

also in·trench in-

Date: 1548

transitive verb

1.

a. : to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense

b. : to place (oneself) in a strong defensive position

c. : to establish solidly

entrench ed themselves in the business

2. : to cut into : furrow ; specifically : to erode downward so as to form a trench

intransitive verb

1. : to dig or occupy a trench for defensive purposes

2. : to enter upon or take over something unfairly, improperly, or unlawfully : encroach — used with on or upon

• en·trench·ment -mənt noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.