entrench
Use Entrench in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts.
2.
to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
verb (used without object)
3.
to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon ): to entrench on the domain or rights of another.
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entrench or intrench (ɪnˈtrɛntʃ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it |
| 2. | (tr) to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change |
| 3. | (intr; |
| intrench or intrench | |
| —vb | |
| en'trenched or intrench | |
| —adj | |
| in'trenched or intrench | |
| —adj | |
| en'trencher or intrench | |
| —n | |
| in'trencher or intrench | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
In some quarters democracy will begin to entrench itself.
In addition, failure to stake and entrench the straw bale has allowed undercutting and end flow.
All that can do is further entrench and polarise the existing positions.
Consequently, the unintended outcome of a too-drastic intervention may be to increase or to entrench market power.
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