entrench (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

Definition

Establish an attitude, habit, or belief so firmly that changing it is extremely difficult.

Examples

• The new regulations have become firmly entrenched in the company's daily operations.

• Old prejudices are often deeply entrenched in society and take generations to overcome.

• Political corruption had become so entrenched that voters felt helpless to demand change.

How to Use entrench

entrench oneself (collocation)

To establish oneself firmly in a position or place. — "He managed to entrench himself in the department so effectively that he became indispensable."

be entrenched in (prepositional phrase)

To be firmly fixed within a specific system or location. — "The company's outdated policies are still entrenched in the corporate culture."

Synonyms of entrench

Words with a similar meaning to entrench:

• fix
• ingrain
• embed
• root

Antonyms of entrench

Words with the opposite meaning to entrench:

• uproot

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