atrincherar
atrincherar

Definition & Meaning of "atrincherar"in Spanish

atrincherar
01

to entrench, to fortify

proteger un lugar o unas tropas mediante trincheras u otras defensas 
atrincherar definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Regular
Examples
El comandante decidió atrincherar a sus tropas cerca del puente. 

The commander decided to entrench his troops near the bridge.

02

to entrench oneself, to dig oneself in, to barricade oneself

refugiarse y protegerse dentro de una trinchera o posición defensiva 
Examples
Los soldados se atrincheraron detrás del muro derrumbado. 

The soldiers entrenched themselves behind the collapsed wall.

03

to take one's stand, to dig in, to remain entrenched

mantenerse firmemente en una opinión o postura sin aceptar cambios 
Examples
El ministro se atrincheró en su postura pese a las críticas. 

The minister took his stand despite the criticism.

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