entrenching

Verb

entrenching verb

1. To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
2. To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.“The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself.”
3. To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.“Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign.”
4. To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.