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entrench

/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrenchverb

entrenched

Past Simple

entrenched

Past Participle

entrenching

Gerund

/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

Translations

The company aims to entrench its position in the market.

Компания стремится укреплять свои позиции на рынке.

The soldiers began to entrench themselves in preparation for the attack.

Солдаты начали окапываться в подготовке к атаке.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

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