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infiltrate

verbgeneral usecommon/ĩfiɫˈtɾaɾ/in·fil·trar

Definition

1

1. To enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually, especially to acquire secret information. 2. (Of a liquid) to pass gradually into or through a substance by filtering or permeating.

Usage examples

The spy managed to infiltrate the enemy's high command.
Pollutants have infiltrated the groundwater supply.

Common combinations

infiltrate an organizationwater infiltratesinfiltrate agents