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entrenching

/ɪnˈtrɛntʃɪŋ/

/ɪnˈtrɛnʧɪŋ/

Translations

entrenchingnoun

окапывание

The soldiers were busy with the entrenching of their positions.

Солдаты были заняты окапыванием своих позиций.

Synonyms

entrenchinggerund / present participle

/ɪnˈtrɛn.tʃɪŋ/

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

Synonyms

entrenchverb

entrenching

Gerund

entrenched

Past Simple

entrenched

Past Participle

entrenching

Gerund

/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

укреплять

The company aims to entrench its position in the market.

Компания стремится укреплять свои позиции на рынке.

окапываться

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

Солдаты начали окапываться в подготовке к атаке.

Additional translations

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.