1 set up or consolidate (a business, system, etc.) on a permanent basis.
2 (foll. by in) settle (a person or oneself) in some capacity.
3 (esp. as established adj.) achieve permanent acceptance for (a custom, belief, practice, institution, etc.).
4 validate; place beyond dispute (a fact etc.).
Phrases and idioms:
Established Church the Church recognized by the State as the national Church.
Derivatives:
establisher n.
Etymology: ME f. OF establir (stem establiss-) f. L stabilire f. stabilis STABLE(1)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.