verb🔗ShareCavar una trinchera, atrincherarTo dig or excavate a trench; to trench."The soldiers entrenched themselves quickly, digging a shallow trench for protection before the enemy arrived. "Los soldados se atrincheraron rápidamente, cavando una trinchera poco profunda para protegerse antes de que llegara el enemigo.militarywaractionChat 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.militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfianzarse, establecerseTo 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.businesspoliticsgovernmentorganizationpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInvadir, invadir, infringirTo 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 student tried to entrench herself upon the existing friendship group, taking over their lunch table. "La nueva estudiante intentó invadir el grupo de amigos existente, apoderándose de su mesa del almuerzo.propertylawmilitarypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCavar, surcarTo cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon."The heavy rain entrenched deep grooves into the muddy garden path. "La fuerte lluvia cavó surcos profundos en el camino embarrado del jardín.militarywarpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading