Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intrench
verb
/ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/
Definition
To establish something firmly or to dig in, often referring to a defense.
Examples
- During the war, soldiers had to intrench themselves for protection.
- The new policy will intrench divisions within the organization.
Meaning
To dig trenches or to set up a boundary that is hard to cross; to firmly establish a belief, practice, or custom.
Synonyms
- entrench
- establish
- secure
- fortify
