entrenched

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

ruОписывает что-то прочно укоренившееся и трудно поддающееся изменению, часто используется в контексте привычек, систем или позиций.esDescribe algo firmemente establecido y difícil de cambiar, usado a menudo en contextos de hábitos, sistemas o posiciones.frQualifie quelque chose de profondément enraciné et difficile à changer, souvent utilisé pour des habitudes, des systèmes ou des positions bien établis.deBeschreibt etwas, das tief verwurzelt und schwer zu ändern ist, oft in Bezug auf Gewohnheiten, Systeme oder Haltungen. Kann auch eine verschanzte oder fest gefasste Position bezeichnen.ptDescreve algo firmemente estabelecido e difícil de mudar, frequentemente usado em relação a hábitos, sistemas, crenças ou posições.zh形容某种事物（如观念、习惯、制度、势力等）根深蒂固，牢固确立，难以改变或消除。arيصف شيئًا راسخًا ومتجذرًا يصعب تغييره أو إزالته، ويُستخدم غالبًا في سياق العادات أو الأنظمة أو المواقف.

1. Firmly established C1 formal

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

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

   ruУкоренившийсяesfirmemente establecidofrsolidement établideTief verwurzeltptEnraizadozh根深蒂固arراسخ

   Synonymes: deep-rooteddeep-seatedestablishedfirmfixedingrainedrootedsettled

   Antonymes: changeableflexibleimpermanentmalleableprecariousshakytenuousunstablevulnerableweak

2. Protected by a trench C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУкреплённыйesatrincheradofrretranchédeVerschanztptEntrincheiradozh堑壕防护的arمُحَصَّن بِخَنْدَق

   Synonymes: fortified

• more entrenched comparative form
• most entrenched superlative form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по прочному, надежному или фиксированному установлению чего-либо, часто таким образом, что это трудно изменить.esVerbo 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.frVerbe 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.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo que indica fixar algo de forma sólida e duradoura, tornando difícil mudar ou remover; também pode significar firmar-se em uma posição ou proteger-se em trincheiras.zh动词，指牢固地确立、固定或加强某事物，使其难以改变；也指使自己处于稳固防御的位置。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تثبيت شيء ما بقوة وإحكام بحيث يصعب تغييره أو إزالته، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى تحصين الموقف أو الموقع والخنادق للدفاع.

1. Establish firmly C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУкоренитьesafianzarfrancrer solidementdeVerankernptConsolidarzh根深蒂固arرسّخ

   Synonymes: embedfiximplantingrainlodgeplantroot

   Antonymes: destabilizedisestablishdislodgedisplaceeradicateundermineuprootweaken

2. Dig a trench C1 formal

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

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

   ruОкопатьсяesAtrincherarfrretrancher (creuser une tranchée)deSich eingrabenptEntrincheirar-sezh挖壕沟防守arتحصّن بالخنادق

   Synonymes: dig intrench

   Antonymes: disinterexhumeunearth

• entrenched past participle
• entrenched past simple
• entrenching present participle
• entrenches third person singular