entrench
verb
en·trench
in-ˈtrench 
en-
variants
or less commonly intrench
entrenched also intrenched; entrenching also intrenching; entrenches also intrenches
1
a
: to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense
b
: to place (oneself) in a strong defensive position
c
: to establish solidly
entrenched themselves in the business
2
: to cut into : furrow
specifically
: to erode downward so as to form a trench
1
: to dig or occupy a trench for defensive purposes
2
: to enter upon or take over something unfairly, improperly, or unlawfully : encroach
—used with on or upon
Synonyms
Examples of entrench in a Sentence
officials who have tried to entrench themselves in office
a father who entrenched in our minds the belief that hard work pays off
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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—Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Jones became further entrenched in the business side of the industry after being named VP of Mercury Records, the highest major-label position for an African-American person to date.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Nov. 2024
The second half of Eastwood’s Iwo Jima diptych considers the battle from the perspective of the Japanese soldiers who entrenched themselves in tunnels and fought to the death against the invading force.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Wonder has long been politically and socially animated, entrenching social messages in his music since the ’70s, helping spearhead the 1983 campaign to turn King’s birthday into a federal holiday, and prominently campaigning for President Barack Obama and others.
—Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Also Read The Weeknd Reveals Film ‘Extension’ Of New LP, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
Jones became further entrenched in the business side of the industry after being named VP of Mercury Records, the highest major-label position for an African-American person to date.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Nov. 2024
The second half of Eastwood’s Iwo Jima diptych considers the battle from the perspective of the Japanese soldiers who entrenched themselves in tunnels and fought to the death against the invading force.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entrench. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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entrench
verb
en·trench
in-ˈtrench
1
a
: to dig, place within, surround with, or occupy a trench especially for defense
b
: to establish solidly
2
: encroach sense 1
—used with on or upon
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