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
