riˈɪntʃɛntʃ, rɪˈɪntʃɛntʃ

Definitions

1. verb

to return to a defensive position or a former state of affairs

“The army reintrenched its defenses after a long and bloody battle.”

2. verb

to reiterate or reaffirm a previously held position or opinion

“The politician reintrenched her stance on the issue in the face of growing criticism.”

3. noun

the act of returning to a defensive position or a former state of affairs

“The reintrenchment of the army’s defenses took several days to complete.”