Толковый словарь английского языка - entrench
Entrench
entrench
also intrench verb Date: 1548 transitive verb 1. 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 , intransitive verb to dig or occupy a trench for defensive purposes, to enter upon or take over something unfairly, improperly, or unlawfully ; encroach , ~ment noun
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v. (also intrench) 1 tr. establish firmly (in a defensible position, in office, etc.). 2 tr. surround (a post, army, town, etc.) with a trench as a fortification. 3 tr. apply extra safeguards to (rights etc. guaranteed by legislation). 4 intr. entrench oneself. 5 intr. (foll. by upon) encroach, trespass. Phrases and idioms entrench oneself adopt a well-defended position. Derivatives entrenchment n. ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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