verb๐ShareTo dig or excavate a trench; to trench."The soldiers entrench themselves by digging deep trenches for protection from enemy fire. "militarygeologyactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in."The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."militarywarbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc."Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."businesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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. "propertylawmilitarypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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. "militarygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading