Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exfiltrate
verb
/ˈɛks.fɪl.treɪt/
Definition
To withdraw or remove personnel or material, often in a stealthy manner.
Examples
- The special forces team was able to exfiltrate the captured agent from behind enemy lines.
- After gathering the necessary intelligence, the spy planned to exfiltrate the data without being detected.
Meaning
Exfiltrate typically refers to the process of escaping from a hostile or dangerous environment, especially in military or espionage contexts.
Synonyms
- Extract
- Withdraw
- Evacuate
- Escape
