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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.
Synonyms
fortificationstrenchesrampartsbastionsstrongholdsbulwarks
Antonyms
exposuresvulnerabilitiesopenings

Regional Variations

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

entrench oneself - estabelecer-se firmemente
entrenched interests - interesses estabelecidos
entrenchment of power - consolidação do poder
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