encroach (up)on someone or something
- encroach (up)on someone or something
encroach (up)on someone or something
to infringe or trespass on someone or something; to move into the space belonging to someone or something. (
Upon
is formal and less commonly used than
on
.) •
I did not mean to encroach upon your property.
•
I need lots of space. Don't encroach on me.
Dictionary of American idioms.
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