English Dictionary

entrench

/ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/

verb

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

The government plans to entrench the new policies to ensure their long-term implementation.

意味（1）

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

意味（2）

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

The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself.

意味（3）

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

Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign.

意味（4）

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.

意味（5）

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

It was this very sword entrenched it.

意味（6）

(figuratively) To become completely absorbed in and fully accept one's beliefs, even in the face of evidence against it and refusing to be reasoned with.