etablieren — meaning in English

English meaning

• entrench verb To dig a deep, narrow channel into the ground.
• establish verb To set something up so firmly that it becomes permanent or generally accepted.

Senses

etablieren is used for these senses in English:

• entrench To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
• establish (transitive) To make stable or firm; to confirm.
• establish (transitive) To prove and cause to be accepted as true; to demonstrate.

entrench — full definition

1. verb To dig a deep, narrow channel into the ground.
2. verb To cut a long narrow ditch into the ground.
3. verb To dig a trench around something, or otherwise fit it with one, particularly as a defense; to dig in.
4. verb To hold an opinion so firmly that you will not change your mind, even when shown good reasons to.

establish — full definition

1. verb To set something up so firmly that it becomes permanent or generally accepted.
2. verb To prove or show that something is true, using evidence.

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