Encroach Meaning in English
word
ɪnˈkɹoʊtʃ
in-KROHCH
ɛnkɹˈəʊtʃ
en-KROHCH
Definição
To gradually move into or take over someone else's space, rights, or territory without permission; also used for situations where limits or boundaries are slowly crossed.
Uso & Nuances
Formal or written context; often refers to physical space or abstract boundaries (like 'encroach on privacy'). Collocates with 'on' (encroach on/upon). Can sound negative or legalistic. Not used for sudden or violent actions.
Spanish: invadir - entrometersePortuguese (BR): invadir - avançar sobrePortuguese (PT): invadir - avançar sobreChinese (Simplified): 侵占 - 侵蚀Chinese (Traditional): 侵佔 - 侵蝕Hindi: अतिक्रमण करनाArabic: يتعدى - يغزوBengali: অনুপ্রবেশ করা - দখল করা (অনধিকার) - ক্রমশ ছড়িয়ে পড়াRussian: посягать - вторгаться - захватывать (постепенно)Japanese: 侵害する - 侵入するVietnamese: xâm phạm - lấn chiếmKorean: 침해하다 - 침범하다Turkish: tecavüz etmek - ihlal etmek - içine girmek (yavaşça)Urdu: دخل اندازی کرنا - تجاوز کرناIndonesian: mengganggu - melanggar - memasuki wilayah (perlahan-lahan)
Frases de Exemplo
The weeds are starting to encroach on the garden path.
basic
Buildings must not encroach on public land.
basic
Loud noises can encroach on your ability to concentrate.
basic
People worry that technology will encroach on their privacy.
natural
New shops are slowly encroaching into residential areas.
natural
Don’t let work encroach on your family time.
natural