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1. Dug in
    
2. Established firmly and securely
   "the entrenched power of the nobility"

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
   "The troops entrenched for the night"
   - dig in

See also: constituted, entrenchment, established, invulnerable

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

Encyclopedia: Entrench