entrench

Meanings

Verb

• fix firmly or securely
• impinge or infringe upon
  • "This matter entrenches on other domains"
• occupy a trench or secured area
• To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
• To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
• To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
• To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
• To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
• To become completely absorbed in and fully accept one's beliefs, even in the face of evidence against it and refusing to be reasoned with.
• To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
• To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.

Synonyms

consolidate, dig in, encroach, impinge, intrench, trench