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- Dictionaryentrenched/ɪnˈtrɛn(t)ʃt/
adjective
- 1. (of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained: "an entrenched resistance to change"
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ENTRENCHED definition: 1. Entrenched ideas are so fixed or have existed for so long that they cannot be changed: 2…. Learn more.
1. a. : to place within or surround with a trench especially for defense. b. : to place (oneself) in a strong defensive position. c. : to establish solidly. entrenched themselves in the business. 2. : to cut into : furrow. specifically : to erode downward so as to form a trench. intransitive verb. 1.
to establish something firmly so that it cannot be changed: This bold and comprehensive programme aims to restore growth, entrench low inflation, and reduce the public debt. entrench yourself. to establish yourself firmly in a position, job, etc. so that it is difficult to remove you:
Entrenched definition: firmly or solidly established; placed in a position of strength. See examples of ENTRENCHED used in a sentence.
ENTRENCHED meaning: 1. Entrenched ideas are so fixed or have existed for so long that they cannot be changed: 2…. Learn more.
When you're entrenched, you're dug in. Sometimes that means you're literally in a trench, but usually it means you just won't budge from a position or belief. Entrenched things are buried so solidly that they can't move — or just behave like they're firmly lodged in some deep hole.
to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts. Synonyms: embed, implant, set, ensconce, settle. to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.). verb (used without object) to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon ):
entrench in British English. or intrench (ɪnˈtrɛntʃ ) verb. 1. (transitive) to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it. 2. (transitive) to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change. 3. (intr; foll by on or upon) to trespass or encroach; infringe.
To provide with a trench, especially for the purpose of fortifying or defending. 2. To fix firmly or securely: "Today managed care plans are entrenched in the economy, enrolling 61 percent of the population" (Peter T. Kilborn). v.intr. 1. To dig or occupy a trench. 2. To encroach, infringe, or trespass. en·trench′ment n.
verb. /ɪnˈtrentʃ/ [usually passive] (sometimes disapproving) Verb Forms. to establish something very strongly so that it is very difficult to change. be entrenched (in something) Sexism is deeply entrenched in our society. entrenched attitudes/interests/opposition.
