verb · to establish a firm, persistent, and often defiant presence in a specific location

敌军盘踞在险要的山头，企图凭借有利地形负隅顽抗。

verb · to illegally seize and hold control over a territory or area, typically by force

这些武装团伙盘踞在边境地带，给当地居民带来了极大的威胁。