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entrench

/ɛnˈtrɑːntʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does entrench mean?

verb

To dig in or make a trench, or to establish or strengthen a position or opinion firmly, often in a way that makes it difficult to change.

Example

"The army had to entrench themselves on the hill to protect against the enemy's artillery fire."

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