What does entrench mean?

Definitions for entrench
ɛnˈtrɛntʃen·trench

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. entrench, intrenchverb

    fix firmly or securely

  2. impinge, encroach, entrench, trenchverb

    impinge or infringe upon

    "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"

  3. entrench, dig inverb

    occupy a trench or secured area

    "The troops dug in for the night"

GCIDE

  1. entrenchverb

    to establish in a position from which dislodgement is difficult; to place firmly in a strong position.

Wiktionary

  1. entrenchverb

    To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.

  2. entrenchverb

    To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.

  3. entrenchverb

    To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.

  4. Etymology: Mid-16th century.

ChatGPT

  1. entrench

    To entrench means to establish something, such as an attitude, habit, or belief, so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely. It can also refer to the action of placing oneself in a secure or strong position strategically or physically. Literally, it can mean to establish a military defensive position by digging trenches.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Entrenchverb

    see Intrench

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Entrench

    en-trensh′, Intrench, in-, v.t. to dig a trench around: to fortify with a ditch and parapet.—v.i. to encroach.—n. Entrench′ment, an earthen parapet thrown up to give cover against an enemy's fire and the ditch or trench from which the earth is obtained: any protection: an encroachment.—Entrench upon, to encroach upon.

Editors Contribution

  1. entrench

    If something such as power, a custom, or an idea is entrenched, it is firmly established, so that it would be difficult to change it.to place someone or something in a very strong position that cannot easily be changed or removed;to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense;to place (oneself) in a strong defensive position; to establish solidly;to cut into : FURROW,specifically : to erode downward so as to form a trench;to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.)to dig or occupy a trench for defensive purposes; to enter upon or take over something unfairly, improperly, or unlawfully;to trespass or encroach; infringe : ENCROACH —used with on or upon;bed, embed (also imbed), enroot, fix, impact, implant, ingrain (also engrain), lodge, root.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of entrench in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of entrench in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of entrench in a Sentence

  1. Jim Carafano:

    The problem is, when you buy oil from Venezuela, essentially what you're doing is you're putting dollars in to prop up the economy and more entrench the Maduro regime, and at the same time, the only reason why this regime is existing at all, is on life support, is because of support from the Chinese, the Russians and the Cubans. So you have really the most detestable regime in Latin America that’s basically subsisting on these external actors.

  2. Benjamin Netanyahu:

    We are in the midst of a protracted battle and our policy is clear: We will not allow Iran to entrench itself militarily in Syria.

  3. Rick Brennan:

    In the short term, you have the immediate threat of ISIS. But in the long term, the deeper threat is to Iraq’s ability to be free and independent of Iran, dependence on the Shia militias, who have sworn allegiance to the ayatollah, is a problem. The Popular Liberation Forces number about 70,000, including a core of 15,000 hardened fighters who most recently did battle at Tehran’s behest in Syria, where they fought Al Qaeda, ISIS and the Free Syrian Army, Rick Brennan said. Iraq may need their help now, but giving them an official role in the fight against ISIS could further entrench them as both a political and military force within Iraq, Rick Brennan said.

  4. Brian Hart:

    Russia would be free to use a ceasefire to only further entrench their positions in Ukraine to rebuild, refit and refresh their forces so that they can restart attacks on Ukraine at a time of their choosing. neither Moscow nor Kyiv appear ready to make the concessions needed to bring the war to an end, and that is not something Beijing can fundamentally change.

  5. Lisa Manheim:

    He used the pardon as a tool to entrench himself in power and to subvert the legal system.

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Translations for entrench

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  • verschanzen, graben, Fuß fassen, ausheben, festigen, eingraben, etablieren, mit einen Graben umgebenGerman
  • atrincherarSpanish
  • entrenchItalian
  • ingraven, vestigen, zich, gravenDutch
  • styrke, forskanse, befesteNorwegian
  • entrincheirarPortuguese

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