verb🔗ShareAtrincherar, excavar una trincheraTo dig or excavate a trench; to trench."The soldiers entrench themselves by digging deep trenches for protection from enemy fire. "Los soldados se atrincheran cavando trincheras profundas para protegerse del fuego enemigo.militarygeologyactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareatrincherar, fortificarTo surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in."The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."El ejército atrincheró su campamento, o se atrincheró.militarywarbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar, afianzarTo establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc."Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."El senador Cornpone pudo afianzarse gastando millones en cada campaña.businesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInvadir, infringir, usurparTo 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. "La nueva política de la empresa comenzó a usurpar el tiempo personal de los empleados al exigirles que respondieran a los correos electrónicos después de las horas de trabajo.propertylawmilitarypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtrincherar, excavarTo 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. "La fuerte lluvia comenzó a atrincherar la ladera, creando pequeños canales para que fluyera el agua.militarygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading