entrench

• Verbe signifiant établir solidement et de manière difficile à changer quelque chose (une idée, un droit, une pratique), ou fortifier une position (au propre ou au figuré), souvent en s'ancrant profondément.

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.

   ancrer solidement

   • 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.

   Synonymesembedfiximplantingrainlodgeplantroot

   Antonymesdestabilizedisestablishdislodgedisplaceeradicateundermineuprootweaken

2. Dig a trenchC1formal

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

   retrancher (creuser une tranchée)

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

   Synonymesdig intrench

   Antonymesdisinterexhumeunearth