1. to establish something so firmly that it becomes very difficult to change
Usage: variant spelling of ‘entrench’
2. to dig trenches for defensive purposes
Usage: military; variant spelling of ‘entrench’

Examples

• The old traditions were deeply intrenched in the community.
• Corruption had become intrenched in the government system.
• The soldiers intrenched themselves on the hillside.
• These practices are so intrenched that reform seems impossible.
• The army intrenched along the river to defend the crossing.
• His prejudices were intrenched from childhood.