entrenched
Use Entrenched 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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| entrench or intrench (ɪnˈtrɛntʃ) | |
| —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
Success is in large part dependent on the comprehension and observance of entrenched protocols.
But the unions' influence also owes much to an entrenched statutory role.
Their protection of entrenched interests makes change virtually impossible.
But they will struggle to change entrenched social customs.
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