entrenchments

[/ɪnˈtrentʃmənts/]

nounpl: entrenchments

trincheiras

1. Defensive fortifications consisting of ditches and parapets dug into the ground

The soldiers defended their entrenchments against the enemy attack.

Os soldados defenderam suas trincheiras contra o ataque inimigo.

2. Established or secure positions that are difficult to change or remove

The old policies had become entrenchments that resisted reform.

As políticas antigas se tornaram posições enraizadas que resistiam à reforma.

3. Acts of establishing something firmly or securely

The entrenchments of power within the organization took years to break down.

O enraizamento do poder dentro da organização levou anos para ser desmantelado.

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General Brazilian

trincheiras

Most common translation in both military and figurative contexts

Portugal

trincheiras

Standard usage; also 'fortificações' in broader context

Brazil

posições enraizadas

Used in figurative sense when referring to entrenched positions or beliefs

Portugal

posições consolidadas

Alternative for figurative usage of established positions

entrench oneself - estabelecer-se firmemente

entrenched interests - interesses estabelecidos

entrenchment of power - consolidação do poder

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