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to infiltrate
01
to secretly enter an organization or group with the aim of spying on its members or gathering information
Transitive: to infiltrate an organization or group
Examples
During the Cold War, intelligence agencies attempted to infiltrate enemy organizations for espionage.
The journalist managed to infiltrate the private event to gather exclusive details for the story.
02
to make a liquid pass through or permeate a substance by using filtration
Transitive: to infiltrate a liquid through solid material | to infiltrate a liquid into solid material
Examples
The technician used a filter to infiltrate the water through the sand and into the reservoir.
They infiltrated the liquid through the filter paper to separate the solid particles.
03
to secretly move troops or personnel through gaps or weaknesses in an enemy's defense
Transitive: to infiltrate an enemy's defenses
Examples
The scout managed to infiltrate the enemy's perimeter without being detected.
They planned to infiltrate the enemy lines at night, moving in small groups to avoid detection.
04
(of a liquid) to pass through a substance or material by filtering
Transitive: to infiltrate solid material
Examples
The water began to infiltrate the soil after the heavy rainfall.
The dye infiltrated the fabric, staining it permanently.
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