ENTRENCH

entrench, intrench

(verb) fix firmly or securely

entrench, dig in

(verb) occupy a trench or secured area; “The troops dug in for the night”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Verb

entrench (third-person singular simple present entrenches, present participle entrenching, simple past and past participle entrenched) (ambitransitive)

(construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.

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

(figuratively) To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.

To 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.

To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.

Synonyms

• (dig): trench

• (surround with a trench): dig in

• (establish a solid, firm financial position): consolidate

Source: Wiktionary

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En*trench", v. t.

Definition: See Intrench.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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