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Verb: entrench  en'trench
  1. Fix firmly or securely
    - intrench
     
  2. Impinge or infringe upon
    "This matter entrenches on other domains"
    - impinge, encroach, trench
     
  3. Occupy a trench or secured area
    - dig in

Derived forms: entrenches, entrenched, entrenching

See also: entrenchment

Type of: fasten, fix, secure, take advantage, trespass

Encyclopedia: Entrench