Definitions

1. verb

to dig in or become entrenched; to dig trenches or fortifications

“The army had to entrench itself to protect against the incoming attack.”

2. verb

to establish or strengthen a fixed opinion or position

“The politician’s words were designed to entrench her stance on the issue.”

3. noun

a trench or fortification

“The army dug an entrenchment on the outskirts of the village.”

4. noun

a fixed opinion or position

“Her entrenched views on the matter made it difficult to persuade her otherwise.”