entrench
/ɛnˈtrɛntʃ/
verb
- To establish something firmly so that it is very difficult to change or remove.
- The company's policies have become deeply entrenched over the years.
- Old habits can entrench themselves if you are not careful.
- The tradition was entrenched in the community for generations.
- To dig a trench or position troops in a trench for defense.
- They entrenched themselves behind the hill to prepare for the attack.
- The army entrenched along the river to block the enemy's advance.
- The soldiers were ordered to entrench their position before nightfall.