Infiltrate: meaning, definitions and examples
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infiltrate
[ ˈɪn.fɪl.treɪt ]
espionage
To secretly enter or join a group or organization, especially in order to gather information or cause damage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The spy managed to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters without being detected.
- The hacker attempted to infiltrate the company's database to steal sensitive information.
medical
To pass into or through a substance or area where it is not supposed to be.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dye injected into the patient's bloodstream began to infiltrate the surrounding tissues.
- Water can infiltrate the soil and reach the roots of plants.
Translations
Translations of the word "infiltrate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 infiltrar
🇮🇳 घुसपैठ करना
🇩🇪 infiltrieren
🇮🇩 menyusup
🇺🇦 проникати
🇵🇱 infiltracja
🇯🇵 潜入する (せんにゅうする)
🇫🇷 infiltrer
🇪🇸 infiltrarse
🇹🇷 sızmak
🇰🇷 침투하다
🇸🇦 اخترق
🇨🇿 infiltrát
🇸🇰 infiltrácia
🇨🇳 渗透 (shèntòu)
🇸🇮 infiltrirati
🇮🇸 síast inn
🇰🇿 ену
🇬🇪 შეჭრა
🇦🇿 sızmaq
🇲🇽 infiltrarse
Etymology
The word 'infiltrate' has its origins in the Latin word 'infiltrare', meaning 'to filter'. It was first recorded in English in the late 18th century. The term gained popularity during times of warfare and espionage, referring to the act of secretly entering enemy territory. Over time, 'infiltrate' has expanded its usage to various fields, including medicine and technology.