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entrench verb

  /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ , /ɛnˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/ , /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/
  • (military) To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
 eingraben, mit einen Graben umgeben, verschanzen
  • (figuratively) To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
 Fuß fassen, etablieren, festigen
  • (construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
 ausheben, graben

entrenchment

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