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

  • (..) Accept what you already know. That you were made to serve a purpose. To achieve what no other machine has achieved before. To infiltrate, find a target, and then bring that target back home to us. We've been at war since before either of us even existed. You tried killing my mother, Sarah Connor. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation
  • (..) elements are past their release points. They're in assault position. Then delay the attack. At least, delay the attack. I have a chance... ...to infiltrate Skynet and rescue those prisoners. Give me that opportunity. No, absolutely not! This is not the time for a rescue mission! (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation