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1 atrincherar
v.1 to entrench, to fortify with a trench, to mound.2 to cover oneself from the enemy by means of trenches.Están muy fuertemente atrincherados (fig.) They are very strongly entrenched3 to hide.* * *1 to entrench, dig a trench1 to entrench os* * *1.2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo to entrench2.atrincherarse v pron (Mil) to entrench oneself; ( escudarse)* * *1.verbo transitivo to entrench2.atrincherarse v pron (Mil) to entrench oneself; ( escudarse)* * *atrincherar [A1 ]vtto entrench, dig trenches in o around1 ( Mil) to entrench oneself, dig oneself in2 (escudarse) atrincherarse EN algo to hide BEHIND sth* * *
atrincherar ( conjugate atrincherar) verbo transitivo
to entrench
atrincherarse verbo pronominal
to entrench oneself
* * *♦ vtto entrench, to surround with trenches* * *atrincherar vt: to entrench -
2 atrincherarse
pron.v.to entrench oneself, to dig oneself in (military).* * *1 to entrench os* * *VPR1) (Mil) to entrench o.s., dig in2)atrincherarse en — (=adoptar una postura) to take one's stand on; (=protegerse) to take refuge in
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atrincherarse vr fig entrench oneself: se atrincheraba en ideas del pasado, he entrenched himself in ideas from the past
' atrincherarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atrincherar
English:
barricade
- dig in
* * *vpr1. [en trinchera] to entrench oneself, to dig oneself in2. [en postura, actitud]se atrincheró en su oposición a la propuesta he persisted in his opposition to the proposal;se atrincheraron en su postura [en negociación] they dug their heels in and refused to give up their position* * *v/r MIL dig o.s. in, entrench o.s.;se atrincheró en su postura fig he dug his heels in* * *vr1) : to dig in, to entrench oneself2)atrincherarse en : to hide behind -
3 afianzar
v.1 to reinforce.2 to consolidate.3 to secure, to make secure, to reinforce, to ensure.Elsa afianza las velas Elsa secures the sails.4 to bail, to give a guarantee for, to give guarantee for, to bond.Ricardo afianzó al preso Richard bailed the prisoner.5 to base, to found.* * *1 (sujetar) to strengthen, reinforce2 figurado to support, back3 (dar fianza) to stand bail for1 (estabilizarse) to steady oneself2 (convencerse) to become surer, become more convinced* * *1. VT1) (=reforzar) to strengthen, secure; (=sostener) to support, prop up; (fig) (=apoyar) to support, back2) (Com) (=avalar) to guarantee, vouch for; (=ser fiador) to stand surety for2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo <posición/postura> to consolidate2.afianzarse v pron prestigio/sistema to become consolidated* * *= consolidate, entrench, strengthen, solidify, firm up, place + Nombre + on a secure footing, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, secure.Ex. We've eliminated the editorial proof section and consolidated that operation in the MARC verification group, so we're hoping that's going to improve the quality.Ex. This attitude serves to sanction and entrench methods detrimental to the quality of our catalogs.Ex. He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.Ex. Libraries need to solidify around their new formats to integrate them fully with the mission and services.Ex. 'Come back after lunch and we'll firm it up' His quick sentences had the tone of entreaty = "Vuelve después del almuerzo y lo concretaremos" Sus rápidas frases tenían tono de súplica.Ex. The success of the service in terms of use and solid revenue generated were sufficient to place the service on a secure footing.Ex. Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.Ex. They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.----* afianzar el dominio sobre = tighten + Posesivo + grip on.* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.* afianzarse = gain + a foothold, establish + strong positions, find + Posesivo + feet, find + Posesivo + footing.* * *1.verbo transitivo <posición/postura> to consolidate2.afianzarse v pron prestigio/sistema to become consolidated* * *= consolidate, entrench, strengthen, solidify, firm up, place + Nombre + on a secure footing, place + Nombre + on a firmer footing, secure.Ex: We've eliminated the editorial proof section and consolidated that operation in the MARC verification group, so we're hoping that's going to improve the quality.
Ex: This attitude serves to sanction and entrench methods detrimental to the quality of our catalogs.Ex: He proposes a research agenda that could strengthen archival appraisal and the profession's ability to document society.Ex: Libraries need to solidify around their new formats to integrate them fully with the mission and services.Ex: 'Come back after lunch and we'll firm it up' His quick sentences had the tone of entreaty = "Vuelve después del almuerzo y lo concretaremos" Sus rápidas frases tenían tono de súplica.Ex: The success of the service in terms of use and solid revenue generated were sufficient to place the service on a secure footing.Ex: Information security management has been placed on a firmer footing with the publication of standards by national bodies.Ex: They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.* afianzar el dominio sobre = tighten + Posesivo + grip on.* afianzar las bases = strengthen + foundations.* afianzarse = gain + a foothold, establish + strong positions, find + Posesivo + feet, find + Posesivo + footing.* * *afianzar [A4 ]vt‹prestigio/relación› to consolidatepara afianzar su posición en la empresa to consolidate her position in the firmlas tareas sirven para afianzar lo explicado en clase the purpose of the homework is to reinforce o consolidate what has been taught in classesta novela lo ha afianzado como escritor this novel has consolidated his reputation as a writerafianzó un pie en la cornisa he got a firm foothold on the ledge«prestigio/sistema» to consolidate itself, to become consolidatedse fue afianzando cada vez más en esa convicción he became more and more convinced of it* * *
afianzar ( conjugate afianzar) verbo transitivo ‹posición/postura› to consolidate
afianzarse verbo pronominal [prestigio/sistema] to become consolidated
afianzar verbo transitivo to strengthen, reinforce
' afianzar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asegurar
English:
bond
* * *♦ vt1. [construcción] to reinforce;afianzaron los cimientos they reinforced the foundations2. [posición] to make secure;[relación] to consolidate;afianzó el pie en el escalón he steadied his foot on the step;la empresa ha afianzado su liderazgo en el sector the company has consolidated its market leadership;el tratado afianza las relaciones entre los dos países the treaty consolidates relations between the two countries* * *v/t figstrengthen* * *afianzar {21} vt1) : to secure, to strengthen2) : to guarantee, to vouch for
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