1. to settle or place (someone) in a comfortable, secure, or hidden position
Usage: transitive verb; often used with reflexive pronoun (ensconce oneself)

Examples

• She ensconced herself in the armchair with a good book.
• The family ensconced their guests in the best bedroom.
• He was ensconced behind the desk, surrounded by papers.
• The cat ensconced itself in the sunny window seat.
• After the move, they ensconced themselves in their new home.
• The executive was ensconced in the corner office on the top floor.