English verb: entrench | |||
| 1. | entrench (contact) fix firmly or securely | ||
| Synonyms | intrench | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fasten, fix, secure | ||
| 2. | entrench (social) impinge or infringe upon | ||
| Samples | This impinges on my rights as an individual. This matter entrenches on other domains. | ||
| Synonyms | encroach, impinge, trench | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | take advantage, trespass | ||
| 3. | entrench (contact) occupy a trench or secured area | ||
| Samples | The troops dug in for the night. | ||
| Synonyms | dig in | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||