Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

infiltrate

verb
/ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/
Definition
To enter or gain access to something clandestinely, especially to gather information or manipulate from within.
Examples
  • The spies attempted to infiltrate the enemy camp without being detected.
  • Environmental activists aimed to infiltrate the corporation to expose harmful practices.
Meaning
Infiltrate means to enter a place or organization secretly, often for the purpose of espionage or causing disruption.
Synonyms
  • penetrate
  • invade
  • intrude
  • surreptitiously enter