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infiltrate

Definition

  • verb: to secretly enter or join (something, such as a group or an organization) in order to get information or do harm
  • verb: to cause (as a liquid) to permeate something by penetrating its pores or interstices
  • sometimes used figuratively

Examples

  • An attitude of cynicism has 'infiltrated' the staff. [=the staff has become cynical]

  • Attempts to 'infiltrate' undercover agents into the gang have failed.

  • The gang was 'infiltrated' by undercover agents.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - You are Bolt. - But I'm not... Who single handedly destroyed the green-eyed man's under sea labs? Me, but... And who foiled his plan to infiltrate the Olympics with nastic cyborgs? - Who, Bolt, who? Who? - Me, but none of them... You! You can, Bolt. Because, all over this planet... (..)
    2008 Bolt