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entrenching

/ɪnˈtrɛntʃɪŋ/

/ɪnˈtrɛnʧɪŋ/

Translations

entrenchingnoun

consolidationSens figuré : action de rendre quelque chose plus solide ou plus durable.

The entrenching of the new policy took several months to complete.

La consolidation de la nouvelle politique a pris plusieurs mois.

creusement de tranchéesSens militaire.

The entrenching of the troops was completed before nightfall.

Le creusement de tranchées par les troupes a été terminé avant la nuit.

Additional translations

retranchementSens militaire, plus soutenu.

Synonyms

entrenchinggerund / present participle

/ɪnˈtrɛn.tʃɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe tools or activities connected with digging defensive trenches or establishing something firmly.

de tranchéeS'emploie surtout en contexte militaire pour des outils ou dispositifs destinés au creusement de tranchées.

The soldiers carried entrenching shovels.

Les soldats portaient des pelles de tranchée.

Additional translations

de consolidationSens figuré : destiné à fixer ou renforcer durablement.

Synonyms

entrenchverb

entrenching

Gerund

entrenched

Past Simple

entrenched

Past Participle

entrenching

Gerund

/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

ancrerPour une attitude, une habitude ou une croyance : rendre très difficile à modifier.

The manager's policies have become so entrenched that it's hard to introduce any new ideas.

Les politiques du directeur se sont tellement ancrées qu'il est difficile d'introduire de nouvelles idées.

consoliderPour une position, une situation ou une présence : rendre plus solide et plus difficile à remettre en cause.

The company entrenched its market position by acquiring several smaller competitors.

L'entreprise a consolidé sa position sur le marché en acquérant plusieurs concurrents plus petits.

se retrancherSens militaire : se placer derrière des défenses, notamment dans des tranchées.

The soldiers entrenched themselves along the riverbank to prepare for the upcoming battle.

Les soldats se sont retranchés le long de la rive pour préparer la bataille à venir.

Synonyms

Definitions

entrenchingnoun

The act of establishing something firmly and securely.

The entrenching of the new policy took several months to complete.

The act of digging or constructing defensive trenches, especially for military purposes.

The troops' entrenching ensured they were well-protected before dawn.

entrenchinggerund / present participle

Relating to or designed for digging trenches or establishing something firmly in place.

The soldiers carried entrenching shovels.

entrenchverb

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

The manager's policies have become so entrenched that it's hard to introduce any new ideas.

To place someone or something in a very strong position that cannot easily be changed.

The company entrenched its market position by acquiring several smaller competitors.

To dig trenches for defensive purposes.

The soldiers entrenched themselves along the riverbank to prepare for the upcoming battle.