infiltrated
word · lemma: infiltrate
Definition
To enter or move secretly into a place, group, or situation, especially to gain information or for an undercover purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, military, or spy contexts. Common collocations: 'infiltrated the organization,' 'infiltrated enemy lines.' Implies secrecy and intentional entry for a specific purpose.
Spanish: infiltradoPortuguese (BR): infiltradoPortuguese (PT): infiltradoChinese (Simplified): 渗透Chinese (Traditional): 滲透Hindi: घुसपैठ कियाArabic: تسللBengali: অনুপ্রবেশ করেছে - গোপনে ঢুকে পড়েছেRussian: проник - внедрилсяJapanese: 潜入したVietnamese: xâm nhậpKorean: 침투했다Turkish: sızdı - gizlice girdiUrdu: سرایت کر گیا - داخل ہو گیاIndonesian: menyusup - menyusup masuk
Example Sentences
The spy infiltrated the enemy camp at night.
basic
Water slowly infiltrated the basement after the storm.
basic
They infiltrated the company to find out its secrets.
basic
Rumors spread that hackers had infiltrated the database.
natural
Some activists infiltrated the event to protest from within.
natural
The organization was shocked to learn a competitor had infiltrated its ranks.
natural