entrenched

• Describe algo firmemente establecido y difícil de cambiar, usado a menudo en contextos de hábitos, sistemas o posiciones.

Describes something that is firmly established and difficult to change, often used in contexts of habits, systems, or positions.

1. Firmly establishedC1formal

   Firmly and deeply established, often in a way that is difficult to change.

   firmemente establecido

   • The company has an entrenched culture of innovation.
   • Old habits are deeply entrenched and hard to break.
   • The political system is entrenched in tradition.

   Sinónimosdeep-rooteddeep-seatedestablishedfirmfixedingrainedrootedsettled

   Antónimoschangeableflexibleimpermanentmalleableprecariousshakytenuousunstablevulnerableweak

2. C2formal

   Surrounded or protected by a trench, especially in a military context.

   atrincherado

   • The soldiers were entrenched behind the fortifications.
   • The entrenched army held its position against the attack.
   • They built an entrenched camp to defend the area.

   Sinónimosfortified

• Verbo que significa establecer algo de manera firme, sólida o fija, a menudo de forma que resulte difícil de cambiar o eliminar; también puede referirse a atrincherarse o fortificarse en una posición.

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.

   afianzar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosembedfiximplantingrainlodgeplantroot

   Antónimosdestabilizedisestablishdislodgedisplaceeradicateundermineuprootweaken

2. Dig a trenchC1formal

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

   Atrincherar

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

   Sinónimosdig intrench

   Antónimosdisinterexhumeunearth