CEFR C1

infiltrate

verb

Meaning

Enter or gain access to an organization, place, or group gradually and often surreptitiously, typically to acquire secret information or exert influence.

Examples

The undercover journalist hoped to infiltrate the corrupt corporation to expose their illegal practices.
Special forces were trained to infiltrate enemy lines without being detected by radar.

Synonyms: enter, penetrate, sneak into, infiltrate

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infiltrate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

Definition

Enter or gain access to an organization, place, or group gradually and often surreptitiously, typically to acquire secret information or exert influence.

Examples

The undercover journalist hoped to infiltrate the corrupt corporation to expose their illegal practices.
Special forces were trained to infiltrate enemy lines without being detected by radar.
Computer viruses often infiltrate systems by hiding inside seemingly harmless email attachments.

Synonyms of infiltrate

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