| Verb | 1. | entrench - fix firmly or securelyfasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man" | |
| 2. | entrench - impinge or infringe upon; "This impinges on my rights as an individual"; "This matter entrenches on other domains"take advantage, trespass - make excessive use of; "You are taking advantage of my good will!"; "She is trespassing upon my privacy" | |
| 3. | entrench - occupy a trench or secured area; "The troops dug in for the night" | |