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entrench::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | encroach, impinge, trench |
| Type of | take advantage, trespass |
This matter entrenches on other domains.
entrench::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dig in |
| Derivation | entrenchment |
Examples of entrench
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Or will it further entrench itself into the geek subculture that it came out of?
From the businessweek.com
Our Constitution is the last place we should entrench these kinds of power grabs.
From the freep.com
In 1646 it was decided to entrench the Green and quarry away the Windmill Rock.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Buying Grey would entrench Havas as the fifth-biggest agency, behind Publicis.
From the economist.com
The whole point of a constitution is to entrench certain parts of legislation.
From the thebeaveronline.co.uk
Khazars built Sarkel to entrench themselves against the attacks of the Hungarians.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It will entrench incumbents while depriving challengers of much-needed funds.
From the businessweek.com
It will entrench its power until the host dies, rather as happened in Russia.
From the economist.com
Google seeks to entrench itself further by its proposed acquisition of DoubleClick.
From the forbes.com
- Fix firmly or securely
- Impinge: impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"
- Occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the night"
- (entrenchment) an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
- A trench is a type of excavation or depression in the ground. Trenches are generally defined by being deeper than they are wide (as opposed to a wider gully or ditch), and by being narrow compared to their length (as opposed to a simple hole). ...
- (Entrenchment (management)) Entrenchment Management is referred to as a hypothesis for anti-takeover in the Corporate Business. ...
- To dig or excavate a trench; to trench; To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in; To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc
- (Entrenched) Rights or entitlements which cannot be removed or amended except by a special procedure. In Australia, the Constitution which is entrenched can only be changed by a referendum, that is a reference of the proposal to the electorate for acceptance or rejection.
- (Entrenched) Something well establish. Not for changes.
