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to encroach
01
to gradually moving forward or extending beyond established boundaries or limits
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
encroach
3rd person singular
encroaches
Present participle
encroaching
Past simple
encroached
Past participle
encroached
Examples
The company's expansion plans gradually encroach on the outskirts of the town, prompting discussions about urban development.
02
to intrude upon or infringe upon someone else's territory, rights, or space, often causing harm or inconvenience
Examples
The construction of the new building encroaches upon the neighboring property, leading to a legal dispute.
Lexical Tree
encroacher
encroaching
encroachment
encroach
