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Ensconce ɪnˈskɒns $ ɪnˈskɑːns/ Verb [Transitive Passive Settle Place Feel Comfortable Safe

Front ensconce
Back /ɪnˈskɒns $ ɪnˈskɑːns/ verb [transitive usually passive]
to settle yourself in a place where you feel comfortable and safe

ensconce in/at/on etc
Nick was comfortably ensconced in front of the TV set.

ensconce yourself
Agnes had ensconced herself in the best bedroom.

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