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to encroach on
[phrase form: encroach]
01
to gradually invade a particular area, exceeding established boundaries
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Movement verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
on
Base verb
encroach
Present tense
encroach on
3rd person singular
encroaches on
Present participle
encroaching on
Past simple
encroached on
Past participle
encroached on
Examples
The expanding shopping mall started to encroach on the peaceful park, reducing the green space available to the community.
02
to ignore or violate the entitled freedoms or privileges of individuals or groups
Examples
The new surveillance laws were criticized for encroaching on citizens' right to privacy.
