intrench

[in-trench]

intrench Definition

• 1. to fortify with trenches
• 2. to entrench

Using intrench: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intrench" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soldiers intrenched themselves behind the barricades.

• Example

  The company intrenched their position in the market by offering better services.

• Example

  The new policy will help intrench the company's values and principles.

intrench Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intrench

• fortify
• strengthen
• secure
• protect

Phrases with intrench

• intrench on/upon something

  to encroach or infringe upon something, especially someone's rights or territory

  Example

  The new development project will intrench on the protected wildlife habitat.

• intrench oneself

  to establish oneself firmly in a position or belief

  Example

  He intrenched himself in his opinion and refused to listen to any other arguments.

• intrenchment measures

  actions taken to protect or strengthen something, often used in financial contexts

  Example

  The company implemented intrenchment measures to avoid bankruptcy during the economic crisis.

Origins of intrench

from French 'entrencher', meaning 'to entrench'

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Summary: intrench in Brief

'Intrench' [in-trench] means to fortify or entrench with trenches. It can also be used figuratively to mean to establish or protect something firmly, as in 'The new policy will help intrench the company's values and principles.' The phrase 'intrench on/upon something' denotes encroaching or infringing upon something, while 'intrench oneself' means to establish oneself firmly in a position or belief.