Definition of Encroach

to slowly move into another person’s area

Examples of Encroach in a sentence

My coworker is always leaning on my desk and trying to encroach upon my personal space.  🔊

In the club, my friend and I enjoy watching the gold diggers attempt to encroach into the VIP area.  🔊

The weeds are started to encroach on my vegetable garden.  🔊

As the forests continue to be destroyed for development, bears have no choice but to encroach into residential areas to seek food.  🔊

When my neighbors told their partygoers to park in my driveway without asking me, they made the decision to encroach upon my property.  🔊

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