Encroach on
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British pronunciation/ɛnkɹˈəʊtʃ ˈɒn/
American pronunciation/ɛnkɹˈoʊtʃ ˈɑːn/
encroach upon

Definice a Význam "encroach on"

to encroach on
[phrase form: encroach]
01

zasahovat do, vnikat do

to gradually invade a particular area, exceeding established boundaries
to encroach on definition and meaning
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The expanding shopping mall started to encroach on the peaceful park, reducing the green space available to the community.
The neighbor 's fence encroached on our backyard, leaving us with less room for gardening.
As the population grew, housing developments began to encroach upon the outskirts of the rural area.
02

zasahovat do, porušovat

to ignore or violate the entitled freedoms or privileges of individuals or groups
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The new surveillance laws were criticized for encroaching on citizens' right to privacy.
The controversial policy seemed to encroach upon freedom of speech, leading to public protests.
The restrictive dress code was seen as an attempt to encroach on students' rights to express themselves.
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