entrench

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas fest, sicher oder dauerhaft zu verankern oder zu etablieren, oft so, dass es schwer zu ändern ist; auch: sich in einer Position verschanzen oder eingraben.

A verb used to indicate the act of establishing something firmly, securely, or in a fixed position, often in a way that is difficult to change.

1. Establish firmlyC1formal

   To establish an attitude, habit, or belief so firmly that change is very difficult.

   Verankern

   • The company's policies are deeply entrenched in tradition.
   • His views on the subject became entrenched over time.
   • The practice is entrenched in the local culture.

   Synonymeembedfiximplantingrainlodgeplantroot

   Antonymedestabilizedisestablishdislodgedisplaceeradicateundermineuprootweaken

2. Dig a trenchC1formal

   To surround a position with a trench, especially for military defense.

   Sich eingraben

   • The soldiers entrenched themselves on the hill.
   • They entrenched the camp to protect against attack.
   • The army entrenched its position before the battle.

   Synonymedig intrench

   Antonymedisinterexhumeunearth