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encroach

/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

/ɪnˈkroʊtʃ/

encroachverb

encroached

Präteritum

encroached

Partizip Perfekt

encroaching

Gerundium

/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

/ɪnˈkroʊtʃ/

Übersetzungen

The invasive species began to encroach on the native plants.

Инвазивные виды начали захватывать местные растения.

The new construction project may encroach on the protected wetlands.

Новый строительный проект может посягать на охраняемые водно-болотные угодья.

The company was accused of trying to encroach on its competitor's market.

Компанию обвинили в попытке вторгаться на рынок конкурента.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

To intrude gradually or stealthily upon the rights, property, or territory of another.

The new construction project began to encroach on the neighboring parkland.

To advance beyond proper or former limits.

The sea has started to encroach upon the coastline, eroding the land.

To intrude upon or consume (time, attention, or other intangible resources) in a way that reduces or limits them.

I don’t want to encroach on your free time, so I’ll keep the meeting brief.

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