entrenched

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb fix firmly or securely
  2. verb impinge or infringe upon
  3. verb occupy a trench or secured area

In classic literature

Synonyms

entrench, intrench

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