verb🔗ShareEingraben, verschanzenTo dig or excavate a trench; to trench."The soldiers entrench themselves by digging deep trenches for protection from enemy fire. "Die Soldaten verschanzen sich, indem sie tiefe Gräben zum Schutz vor feindlichem Feuer ausheben.militarygeologyactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareverschanzen, eingrabenTo surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in."The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."Die Armee verschanzte ihr Lager oder verschanzte sich.militarywarbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerankern, festigenTo establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc."Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."Senator Cornpone konnte sich durch Ausgaben in Millionenhöhe für jeden Wahlkampf verankern.businesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEindringen, verletzen, übertretenTo invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon."The new company policy started to entrench upon employees' personal time by requiring them to answer emails after work hours. "Die neue Unternehmensrichtlinie begann, die persönliche Zeit der Mitarbeiter zu verletzen, indem sie von ihnen verlangte, nach Feierabend E-Mails zu beantworten.propertylawmilitarypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEingraben, verschanzenTo cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon."The heavy rain began to entrench the hillside, creating small channels for the water to flow. "Der starke Regen begann, den Hang einzugraben und kleine Kanäle für das Wasser zu schaffen.militarygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
