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encroach

[ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ]

encroach Definition

to gradually take away someone else's rights, or to take control of someone's time, work, etc..

Using encroach: Examples

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

  • Example

    The new building encroaches on the park.

  • Example

    The company is accused of encroaching on its workers' rights.

  • Example

    I don't want to encroach on your time, but I need your help with something.

  • Example

    The government is trying to prevent private companies from encroaching on public land.

encroach Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for encroach

Phrases with encroach

  • to gradually take away someone else's rights, or to take control of someone's time, work, etc.

    Example

    The new building encroaches on the park.

  • encroach on/upon someone's privacy

    to invade or intrude on someone's personal space or private life

    Example

    The paparazzi are constantly encroaching upon the celebrity's privacy.

  • encroach on/upon someone's time

    to take up too much of someone's time, often without permission

    Example

    I don't want to encroach on your time, but I need your help with something.

Origins of encroach

from Old French 'encrochier', meaning 'to seize'

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Summary: encroach in Brief

'Encroach' [ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ] means to gradually take away someone else's rights or control of their time or work. It can refer to physical spaces, as in 'The new building encroaches on the park,' or more abstractly, as in 'The company is accused of encroaching on its workers' rights.' 'Encroach' is often used with prepositions like 'on/upon,' and has synonyms like 'intrude' and 'infringe.'