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- Dictionaryin·fil·tra·tion/ˌinfilˈtrāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the action of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously, especially in order to acquire secret information or cause damage: "the army fenced parts of the border in an effort to stop militant infiltration"
- 2. permeation of a liquid into something by filtration: "improved water infiltration into the soil"
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INFILTRATION definition: 1. the process of secretly becoming part of a group in order to get information or to influence the…. Learn more.
a method of attack in which small bodies of soldiers or individual soldiers penetrate the enemy's line at weak or unguarded points in order to assemble behind the enemy position and attack it from the rear, harass enemy rear-area installations, etc.
noun. a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection) see more. noun. the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium. “the infiltration of seawater through the lava” synonyms: percolation. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Infiltration."
1. : to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes. the intelligence staff had been infiltrated by spies. 2. : to pass (troops) singly or in small groups through gaps in the enemy line. 3. : to pass into or through (a substance) by filtering or permeating. 4.
INFILTRATION meaning: 1. the process of secretly becoming part of a group in order to get information or to influence the…. Learn more.
The movement through or into an area or territory occupied by either friendly or enemy troops or organizations. The movement is made, either by small groups or by individuals, at extended or irregular intervals. When used in connection with the enemy, it infers that contact is avoided. 2.
infiltration. noun. /ˌɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] infiltration (of somebody) (into something) the act of entering a place or an organization secretly, especially in order to get information that can be used against it. the infiltration of terrorists from across the border. Topics War and conflict c2. Join us.
INFILTRATION definition: the act or process of infiltrating | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples
verb (used with object) , in·fil·trat·ed, in·fil·trat·ing. to filter into or through; permeate. to cause to pass in by filtering. to move into (an organization, country, territory, or the like) surreptitiously and gradually, especially with hostile intent: The troops infiltrated the enemy lines.
verb. /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/ Verb Forms. [transitive, intransitive] to enter or make somebody enter a place or an organization secretly, especially in order to get information that can be used against it. infiltrate something The headquarters had been infiltrated by enemy spies.
