Translation of "entrench" into Italian

trincerare, arroccarsi, barricarsi are the top translations of "entrench" into Italian.

entrench verb grammar

(construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench. [..]

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  • trincerare

    verb

    surround with a trench

    The enemy was entrenched all around the capital.

    Il nemico era trincerato tutto intorno alla capitale.

  • arroccarsi

    verb

    Mettersi sulla difensiva (in senso figurato).

    But to entrench ourselves smugly in a fortress Europe would be the worst thing we could possibly do.

    Ma arroccarsi soddisfatti nel «forte Europa» sarebbe la cosa peggiore che potremmo fare.

  • barricarsi

    Mettersi sulla difensiva (in senso figurato).

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    • consolidare
    • trincerarsi

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