infiltrating background

infiltrating

/ˈɪnfɪltreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈfɪltreɪtɪŋ/

Illustration infiltrating - Image 1

verb

Infiltrer, s'introduire clandestinement

To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

Examples :

"The spy was slowly infiltrating the enemy base by posing as a janitor. "

L'espion s'infiltrait lentement dans la base ennemie en se faisant passer pour un concierge.

military police politics organization war action

Illustration infiltrating - Image 1

verb

S'infiltrer, pénétrer

(of a liquid) To pass through something by filtration.

Examples :

"The rainwater was slowly infiltrating the sandy soil. "

L'eau de pluie s'infiltrait lentement dans le sol sablonneux.

material science chemistry

Illustration infiltrating - Image 1

verb

Infiltrer, s'infiltrer

To cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration.

Examples :

"The rainwater was slowly infiltrating the soil. "

L'eau de pluie s'infiltrait lentement dans le sol.

science chemistry physics material process

Illustration infiltrating - Image 1

verb

Infiltrer, envahir

To invade or penetrate a tissue or organ.

Examples :

"High-grade tumors often infiltrate surrounding structures."

Les tumeurs de haut grade infiltrent souvent les structures environnantes.

medicine biology organ anatomy disease physiology virus microorganism

Illustration infiltrating - Image 1

verb

Infiltrer, faire passer

To send (soldiers, spies etc.) through gaps in the enemy line.

Examples :

"The rebels were infiltrating the city disguised as tourists. "

Les rebelles infiltraient la ville déguisés en touristes.

military war action

Illustration infiltrating - Image 1

verb

S'infiltrer

(of an intravenous needle) To move from a vein, remaining in the body.

Examples :

"The nurse noticed the IV fluid was no longer flowing properly; the needle was likely infiltrating, meaning it had slipped out of the vein and the medicine was going into the surrounding tissue. "

L'infirmière a remarqué que le liquide intraveineux ne coulait plus correctement ; l'aiguille s'infiltrait probablement, ce qui signifiait qu'elle était sortie de la veine et que le médicament passait dans les tissus environnants.

medicine physiology body