entrench
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtrɛnch]
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Context: "politics"
(verb) to establish something very firmly so that it is difficult to change or remove. Imagine if a rule is set in place and everyone follows it without question, making it hard to change that rule later.
Example
The new laws entrenched women's rights in the workplace.
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The old policies did not entrench equality, which caused many problems.
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How can we entrench better practices in our community?
Context: "defense"
(verb) to place someone or something in a strong position to defend against attack. Think of soldiers digging into the ground for protection during a battle so they can be safe.
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The army entrenched their defenses to prepare for the enemy's approach.
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They did not entrench their positions well, which led to a quick defeat.
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What strategies can we use to entrench our defenses more effectively?
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