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encroached

/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃt/

/ɪnˈkroʊtʃt/

Translations

encroachverb

encroached

Past Simple

encroached

Past Simple

encroached

Past Participle

encroaching

Gerund

/ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

/ɪnˈkroʊtʃ/

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.

Additional translations

Synonyms

encroachverb

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.