Definitions

1. verb

to dig or excavate a trench or ditch, or to establish a defensive position by digging a trench

“The soldiers had to intrench their positions to protect themselves from the enemy’s artillery.”

2. verb

to make something more firmly established or fixed

“The new policy will help to intrench the company’s position as a leader in the industry.”

3. noun

a trench or ditch, especially one dug as a defensive position

“The enemy’s intrenchments were heavily fortified and difficult to breach.”

4. noun

a defensive position or a strong point

“The general’s intrenchments were well-planned and allowed him to hold off the enemy’s attacks.”

5. verb

to establish something firmly in a person’s mind or to make it a firmly held opinion

“The propaganda campaign aimed to intrench the idea that the opposing side was evil and should be defeated.”