Ensconse

Ensconce means to settle (someone or oneself) comfortably and securely. It can also mean to hide or conceal. The word suggests a sense of being well-protected, cozy, and perhaps even deliberately isolated.

The word is often used to describe placing something or someone in a position of safety or comfort, or establishing oneself firmly within a particular environment or role. The action of ensconcing often implies a deliberate or intentional effort to find a place of security and stability.

The term carries a connotation of being well-established and difficult to dislodge. It can also sometimes suggest a degree of self-satisfaction or complacency in one's secure position.