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Infiltrate, as a verb, refers to the act of secretly and gradually gaining entry into or joining an organization, group, region, or system, usually for illicit or covert purposes. It involves incognito admission with a goal to gather information, disrupt operations, or influence from within. The term is often associated with intelligence agencies, law enforcement, espionage, and subversive groups.
When someone infiltrates an organization, they typically adopt a false identity or disguise to blend in with existing members, remaining undetected while gathering information or carrying out their hidden agenda. This can be employed in a variety of settings ranging from military operations to criminal networks or political movements.
In a broader sense, "infiltrate" may also describe the process of penetrating a physical space or object surreptitiously, such as infiltrating a secure building or fortification. In this context, it emphasizes the covert nature of the entry, usually involving evasion of defenses, alarms, or guards.
The term "infiltrate" carries a connotation of stealth, subterfuge, and secrecy. It underscores the intention of gaining access without drawing attention, often implying a certain degree of risk and subversion. While the word predominantly relates to nefarious activities, it can also be used to describe legitimate instances of investigative journalism or undercover law enforcement work, where entry is authorized but concealed for specific objectives.
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1. To percolate, to enter or cause to enter the pores of a substance, noting a liquid. 2. Material which has permeated or infiltrated into the tissues.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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To enter into a substance through means of its pores.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "infiltrate" has Latin roots. It is derived from the Latin verb "infiltrare", which means "to filter in" or "to pass through a filter". The term consists of two parts: "in", meaning "into", and "filtrare", meaning "to filter". Over time, the word "infiltrate" has come to signify the act of secretively or gradually entering or penetrating a group, organization, or territory with the intention of gathering information or achieving a particular goal.
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