encroach in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

encroach in the PONS Dictionary

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encroach Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to encroach on [or upon] sth (intrude)
invadir algo
to encroach on [or upon] sth fig
usurpar algo
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In his creative work on constructions he encroaches on territory which is usually regarded as the sole preserve of the engineer.
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As the site expanded, it began to encroach on the town; houses were cleared to allow the construction.
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Enrollment had increased from an initial 30 students to nearly 300, and the relative isolation of the campus had given way to encroaching development.
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The pyramids can be made to point inwards; assembly is more difficult but some cases of encroaching can be obviously prevented.
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The two have no control over their dreams and as the astral world increasingly encroaches on their real lives they decide to take action.
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The fort is located on a rock which rises abruptly from the plain, and encroaches into the river for some distance.
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While many of the roadways remain, the concrete has cracked, and nature is gradually encroaching.
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The motte was damaged by 19th century quarrying and houses have encroached on the bailey.
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As farming encroaches on forest habitats, primates feed on the crops, causing the farmers large economic losses.
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Buildings encroaching over waterways were found to have obstructed water flows.
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